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pika

/ˈpaɪkə/

Meanings
  • noun

    A small mammal, the American pika, which lives in rocky areas and is related to rabbits.

    - "The pika is an adorable little creature that lives in the mountains."
    - "The American pika is a small mammal that is commonly found in the western United States."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with pika
pika , reika , mika , tika
Variants
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coney , pika , pikas , rock rabbit
Etymology
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Derived from the Tungus word 'pikah', meaning 'small' or 'little'.


Trivia
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  1. The American pika is the state mammal of Nevada.

  2. The American pika is not a true pika, but is actually a rabbit.

  3. The American pika is able to survive in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.


Related Concepts
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  1. Rocky Mountain pika: A subspecies of the American pika found in the Rocky Mountains.

  2. Baja California pika: A subspecies of the American pika found in Baja California, Mexico.


Culture
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The American pika is a popular subject in nature photography and has been featured in various documentaries and educational materials.

How to Memorize "pika"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a small, round creature with short legs and round ears living in a rocky area.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'pika' with the image of a small, cute mammal that lives in the mountains.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'P-I-K-A' stands for 'Pika Is a Cute Animal'.


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