anorak
3 synonyms for anorak, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A heavy weatherproof jacket with an attached hood; a parka or windcheater.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
* 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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