amaut
|a-mau-t|
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/əˈmaʊt/
Inuit parka with baby pouch
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amaut' originates from the Inuit language, specifically the word 'amauti,' where 'amauti' meant 'a parka with a baby pouch.'
Historical Evolution
'amauti' transformed into the English word 'amaut' and retained its original meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a parka with a baby pouch,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a traditional Inuit parka with a built-in baby pouch.
The mother carried her child in the amaut while walking through the snow.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/09 00:21