muktuks

/ˈmʌktʌks/
noun
  1. Traditional boots made from sealskin or other animal hide, worn by Indigenous peoples of the Arctic.
    • She wore warm muktuks during the winter festival in Alaska.
    • The artisan carefully stitched the sealskin to make a pair of muktuks.
    • Muktuks are designed to keep feet dry and insulated in snowy conditions.
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