1. Hyrax that lives in rocky areas
   "rock rabbits bask in the sun on cliff faces";
   - rock hyrax, Procavia capensis
    
2. Small short-eared burrowing mammal of rocky uplands of Asia and western North America
   "rock rabbits are known for their high-pitched calls in mountain habitats";
   - pika, mouse hare, coney, cony

Derived forms: rock rabbits

Type of: coney, cony, daman, das, dassie, gnawing mammal, hyrax, lagomorph

Part of: family Ochotonidae, genus Procavia, Ochotonidae, Procavia

Encyclopedia: Rock rabbit