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What are "Parkas" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 25-Mar-2023 (1 year, 1 month, 27 days ago)
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Parkas
An anorak or parka is a type of heavy jacket with a hood, generally lined with fur or fun fur, so as to protect the face from a combination of sub-zero temperatures and wind. Although of Inuit origin, the word "anorak" is mainly used in Britain, while "parka" is the almost universal name in the United States and Canada.

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