Definition of Anorak

1. Noun. A kind of heavy jacket ('windcheater' is a British term).

Exact synonyms: Parka, Windbreaker, Windcheater
Specialized synonyms: Cagoule, Ski Jacket, Ski Parka
Generic synonyms: Jacket
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland

Definition of Anorak

1. Noun. A heavy weatherproof jacket with an attached hood; a parka or windcheater. ¹

2. Noun. (British slang) A geek or nerd, possibly originally either a train spotter or a fan of off-shore pirate radio. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Anorak

1. a parka [n -S] - See also: parka

Lexicographical Neighbors of Anorak

anophelism
anophthalmias
anophyte
anophytes
anopia
anopias
anopla
anoplasty
anoplotherium
anoplura
anopsia
anopsias
anopsy
anorak (current term)
anoraked
anorakish
anoraks
anoraky
anorchidism
anorectal
anorectal abscess
anorectal angle
anorectal fistula
anorectal flexure
anorectal junction

Literary usage of Anorak

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Textile Trade: Operations of the Committee for the Implementation of Textile by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"... not knit Women's anorak ski-jackets and smaller of artificial wool, not knit Girls' anorak ski-jackets and smaller of artificial wool, not knit Women's ..."

2. Landscapes of Madeira: A Countryside Guide by John Underwood, Pat Underwood (2002)
"Equipment: walking boots, raingear, anorak, cardigans, ... Stout shoes, cardigan, anorak, sunhat, picnic, water. Access: as above (ask the taxi driver to ..."

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