parka
UK[ˈpɑːkə]US[ˈpɑːrkə]
n
a long, warm jacket with a hood, often lined with fur or fake fur, originally worn in arctic regions.
n
a type of heavy, hooded jacket, typically filled with down or a synthetic material, used for outdoor activities in cold weather.
Etymology
the word 'parka' entered english in the early 17th century from russian, where 'párka' referred to a type of fur jacket or pelt. the russian term itself was borrowed from nenets, a samoyedic language of northern siberia, where the related word meant 'skin' or 'fur coat'. this trajectory traces the garment's origin from the practical, skin-based clothing of indigenous arctic peoples. the modern english meaning has generalized from a specific fur-lined garment to encompass any heavy, hooded cold-weather jacket, while retaining the core association with protection from extreme cold.
Analysis
this word is a loanword adopted as a whole unit into english. it does not contain separable morphemes from the perspective of english word formation.
Examples
she zipped up her thick down parka before heading out into the blizzard.
the traditional parka, often made from caribou or seal skin, is essential for survival in the arctic.
he bought a new waterproof parka for his hiking trip in the mountains.