noun
mukluk
Mukluk (noun) means a soft knee-high boot of sealskin or reindeer skin, originally worn by Inuit and Yupik.
noun
1
A soft knee-high boot of sealskin or reindeer skin, originally worn by Inuit and Yupik.
2
A laced winter boot resembling a traditional mukluk, with thick rubber sole and cloth upper.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Yup'ik maklak (“bearded seal”), referring to sealskin used to make boots, originally derived from Proto-Eskimo *makla (“bearded seal, spotted seal”).
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of mukluk?
"mukluk" (noun) means a soft knee-high boot of sealskin or reindeer skin, originally worn by Inuit and Yupik.
What are the different meanings of mukluk?
"mukluk" has 2 main meanings: 1. A soft knee-high boot of sealskin or reindeer skin, originally worn by Inuit and Yupik; 2. A laced winter boot resembling a traditional mukluk, with thick rubber sole and cloth upper.