rock rabbit

noun

1. rock hyrax.
2. pika.

rock rabbit

noun

1. another name for the hyrax

Word History and Origins

Origin of rock rabbit¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

It is only the second time the small animals, also known as the rock rabbit or dassie, have reproduced since arriving at the safari park in 2012.

From BBC

They became very quick at climbing rocks, and even the youngest could scamper up a face of rock almost as quickly as any rock rabbit.

From Literature

They managed to make several good bags of rock rabbits, nevertheless.

From Project Gutenberg

Panther, I think, peopled them with rock rabbits.

From Project Gutenberg

There is a good hotel and billiard-room; and you can shoot where, when, and what you please—monkeys, pigeons, rock rabbits, wild ducks, or cobra-di-capellas.

From Project Gutenberg