Etymology

anorak

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Today it means: A heavy weatherproof jacket with an attached hood; a parka or windcheater. Full definition →

Greenlandic annoraaq
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  1. Greenlandic · borrowed fromannoraaq
  2. English todayanorak

* Borrowed from Greenlandic annoraaq. * (person with obsessive interest): Originally referring to train spotters (because they would wear anoraks while looking out for trains).

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