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pikas

/ˈpaɪkəs/

Meanings
noun
Any of several small, furry mammals, similar to guinea pigs, but related to rabbits, of the family Ochotonidae, from the mountains of North America and Asia.

Examples :

"Hikers in the Rocky Mountains often spot pikas scurrying among the rocks. "
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Related Words

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hikers noun

/ˈhaɪkərz/

One who hikes, especially frequently.

"The park rangers warned the hikers about the possibility of encountering bears on the trail. "

Illustration several

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

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mammals noun

/ˈmæməlz/

An animal of the class Mammalia, characterized by being warm-blooded, having hair and feeding milk to its young.

"My pet cat is a mammal, and so are my dogs. "

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family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

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rabbits noun

/ˈræbɪts/

A mammal of the family Leporidae, with long ears, long hind legs and a short, fluffy tail.

"The pioneers survived by eating the small game they could get: rabbits, squirrels and occasionally a raccoon."

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mountains noun

/ˈmaʊntn̩z/

An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

"We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."

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small noun

/smoːl/ /smɑl/ /smɔːl/ /smɔl/

Any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back.

"The child's small was sore after carrying his heavy backpack to school. "

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scurrying verb

/ˈskʌriɪŋ/ /ˈskɜːriɪŋ/

To run with quick light steps, to scamper.

"The mouse was scurrying across the kitchen floor. "

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similar noun

/ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

"The teacher praised the students' similar answers on the math quiz. "

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related verb

/ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

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furry noun

/ˈfɜːɹi/ /ˈfɝi/

An animal character with human-like characteristics; most commonly refers to such characters created by members of the furry subculture.

"What percentage of furries are wolves?"

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guinea noun

/ˈɡɪni/

A person of Italian descent.

"My grandfather proudly identified as a guinea, sharing stories of his Italian heritage and upbringing. "