ˈpärkəˌ ˈpȧkə noun
( -s )
Etymology: Aleut, skin, outer garment, from Russian, pelt from a reindeer, dog, or sheep, from Samoyed
1. : a hooded pullover garment reaching to the thighs or knees that is made usually of fur and worn by Eskimos and others living in arctic regions
2. : a garment shorter than the arctic parka but of similiar style made of heavy windproof fabric for sports or military wear as either a jacket or a pullover