First Known Use: 1780
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parka
noun par·ka \ˈpär-kə\
: a very warm jacket with a hood
Full Definition of PARKA
1
: a hooded fur pullover garment for arctic wear
2
: a usually lined fabric outerwear pullover or jacket
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Origin of PARKA
Aleut, from Russian dialect, ultimately from Nenets (Samoyedic language of northern Russia)
PARKA Defined for Kids
parka
noun par·ka \ˈpär-kə\
Definition of PARKA for Kids
: a warm windproof jacket with a hood
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