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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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IMMOBILIZATION
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