What (who) is parka - definition
HOODED COLD WEATHER COAT
Anorak; Snorkel parka; Snorkel Jacket; N3b; Fishtail parka; Snorkel Parka; Arctic jacket; Anoraks; Anorack; Parka (coat)
![Oasis]] wearing a fishtail parka at a concert in 2009.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Oasis sunderland.jpg?width=200 "Oasis]] wearing a fishtail parka at a concert in 2009.")
parka
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1. a large windproof hooded jacket for use in cold weather.
2. a hooded jacket made of animal skin, worn by Eskimos.
Origin
C18: via Aleut from Russ.
Parka
·add. ·noun ·Alt. of Parkee.
parka
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A parka is a jacket or coat which has a thick lining and a hood with fur round the edge.
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Wikipedia
Parka
A parka or anorak is a type of coat with a hood, often lined with fur or faux fur. This kind of garment is a staple of Inuit clothing, traditionally made from caribou or seal skin, for hunting and kayaking in the frigid Arctic. Some Inuit anoraks require regular coating with fish oil to retain their water resistance.
The words anorak and parka have been used interchangeably, but they are somewhat different garments. Strictly speaking, an anorak is a waterproof, hooded, pull-over jacket without a front opening, and sometimes drawstrings at the waist and cuffs, and a parka is a hip-length cold-weather coat, typically stuffed with down or very warm synthetic fiber, and with a fur-lined hood.
Pronunciation examples for parka
1. Park, Duane Park.
High Line _ Joshua David, Robert Hammond _ Talks at Google
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The Price of Civilization _ Jeffrey Sachs _ Talks at Google
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The Opportunity Equation _ Eric Schwarz _ Talks at Google
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The Imitation Game _ Alan Turing _ Talks at Google
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Mabel Gray _ James Rigato _ Talks at Google
Examples of use of parka
1. The paratroopers found a military–style parka hidden under leaves.
2. "You the folks from California?" a woman in a fur–lined, camouflage parka asked.
3. And then there was the winter parka on a blistering July day.
4. So put on your parka, get out there, and fire up the grill.
5. She work a black parka with a fur–lined hood, wide–legged parachute pants and dark glasses.