Parka

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɑː(r)kÉ™
• Homophones: Parker (in non-rhotic accents)

Origin

Via Aleut parka from Russian парка.

Full definition of parka

Noun

1. A long jacket with a hood which protects the wearer against rain and wind.
• 2002, 3 January, James Meek, Basir tended to wear a beige suede parka over his shalwar kameez.