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a waterproof jacket of cloth or plastic, usually with a hood, of a kind originally used in polar regions; a parka.
This is designed for protection in the winter, which comes with,quilted or furs lining. A hip length jacket with zip fronted waist.
Loose, hooded garment of fabric or fur worn in Arctic regions and adapted from the Eskimo original.
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