pika
4 synonyms for pika, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small, round-eared mammal related to rabbits rather than rodents, found in mountainous parts of North America and Asia.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use pika
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a pika colony
the American pika
Etymology
Borrowed via French from a Siberian (Evenki) word for the animal, likely imitating its high-pitched call.
Full origin of pika →Frequently asked questions
What does “pika” mean?
The word “pika” means a small, round-eared mammal related to rabbits rather than rodents, found in mountainous parts of North America and Asia. In plain terms, a tiny, tailless, rabbit-relative that lives on rocky mountainsides.
How do you pronounce “pika”?
“Pika” is pronounced PEE-kuh (/ˈpaɪkə/ in IPA).
How do you use “pika” in a sentence?
Here is “pika” used in a sentence: “A pika darted between the rocks, its distinctive squeak echoing across the scree slope.”
What part of speech is “pika”?
“Pika” is a noun.
Where does the word “pika” come from?
The word “pika” comes from French. Borrowed via French from a Siberian (Evenki) word for the animal, likely imitating its high-pitched call.
