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little-chief (hare)†
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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n.
a small mammal of the genus Ochotona, found in the western mountain region.
See: pika
Quotations
1896
The timid squeak of the little chief hare was often heard, but, owing to its wariness only one specimen was obtained.
1908
Indians informed Mr. Ross that little-chief hares were common in the mountains of the Liard River. . . .
1960
The industrious little pika has yet another name, the Indian name, "Little Chief Hare."