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parka
CIDE DICTIONARY
parka, n. [Russ. parka, parki, dim. of para a pair, fr. G. paar, L. par. Cf. Pair.].
- An outer garment made of the skins of birds or mammals, worn by Eskimos, etc. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
- A coat with a fur lining and a hood, used for protection in very cold weather. [PJC.]
- Any of a variety of jackets with attached hoods, usually of very warm or waterproof construction so as to provide protection from cold or rainy weather. [PJC.]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
parka, n.
1 a skin jacket with hood, worn by Eskimos.
2 a similar windproof fabric garment worn by mountaineers etc.
1 a skin jacket with hood, worn by Eskimos.
2 a similar windproof fabric garment worn by mountaineers etc.
Etymology
Aleutian
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