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Definition of pemmican

pemmican

/ˈpɛm.ɪ.kən/
pem · mi · can
Plural:pemmicans
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• noun

1

North American A concentrated, high-energy food traditionally prepared by North American Indigenous peoples, consisting of lean, dried meat pounded into a powder and mixed with melted fat, and occasionally dried berries.

Example

"During their grueling Arctic expedition, the explorers relied heavily on daily rations of pemmican for sustained energy and survival in the freezing conditions."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Cree 'pimîhkân', meaning 'manufactured grease', derived from the root 'pimî' meaning 'fat' or 'grease'. It became a staple survival food for European fur traders and Arctic explorers in the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pemmican. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pemmican
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