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Definition of parka

parka

/ˈpɑːr.kə/
par · ka
Plural:parkas
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• noun

1

A large, windproof jacket or coat with a hood, typically lined with fur or synthetic fur, originally invented by the Caribou Inuit and designed to be worn in extremely cold weather.

Example

"Before stepping out into the blizzard, the researcher tightly zipped her heavy parka and pulled the hood over her head."

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parfait
parimutuel
paris
parka
parmesan
parnassia
parnassus

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the late 18th century from Aleut via Russian 'parka' (skin coat), ultimately deriving from the Nenets word 'parka', meaning 'animal skin'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Parka. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/parka
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