parka

noun par·ka \ˈpär-kə\

: a very warm jacket with a hood

Full Definition of PARKA

: a hooded fur pullover garment for arctic wear

: a usually lined fabric outerwear pullover or jacket

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Aleut, from Russian dialect, ultimately from Nenets (Samoyedic language of northern Russia)

First Known Use: 1780

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noun par·ka \ˈpär-kə\

: a warm windproof jacket with a hood

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