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Pronunciation / Transliteration: anorak
"Llevó un anorak para protegerse de la lluvia."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A waterproof jacket, typically with a hood, designed for outdoor activities.
"He wore an anorak to protect himself from the rain while hiking." - 2
A similar type of jacket, often insulated, used for warmth in cold weather.
"The children bundled up in their anoraks before heading out to play in the snow."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'anorak' originates from the Greenlandic word 'anoraq', which means 'a windproof jacket'. It was adopted into English in the mid-20th century, reflecting the influence of Arctic exploration and outdoor activities on fashion.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Anorak" is said worldwide
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anorak
Transliteration: anorak
"Il a porté un anorak pour se protéger de la pluie."
anorak
Transliteration: anorak
"Er trug einen Anorak, um sich vor dem Regen zu schützen."
anorak
Transliteration: anorak
"Ha indossato un anorak per proteggersi dalla pioggia."
anorak
Transliteration: anorak
"Llevó un anorak para protegerse de la lluvia."
anorak
Transliteration: anorak
"Ele usou um anorak para se proteger da chuva."
एनोराक
Transliteration: anorak
"उसने बारिश से बचने के लिए एनोराक पहना।"
风衣
Transliteration: fēngyī
"他穿着风衣以防雨。"
아노락
Transliteration: anorak
"그는 비를 피하기 위해 아노락을 입었다."
アノラック
Transliteration: anorakku
"彼は雨から身を守るためにアノラックを着ていた。"
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