Meaning & use
Parka
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A long, heavy winter coat, usually with a hood, designed to protect against cold and wind.
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She zipped up her parka before heading out into the blizzard.
Arctic researchers rely on thick parkas to survive the extreme cold.
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The word comes from the Nenets language of Arctic Russia, originally referring to animal-skin coats worn by indigenous peoples.
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