PARKA

parka, windbreaker, windcheater, anorak

(noun) a kind of heavy jacket (‘windcheater’ is a British term)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

parka (plural parkas)

A long jacket with a hood which protects the wearer against rain and wind.

Source: Wiktionary


Par"ka, Par"kee, n. [Russ. parka, parki, dim. of para a pair, fr. G. paar, L. par. Cf. Pair.]

Definition: An outer garment made of the skins of birds or mammals, worn by Eskimos, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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