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mucluc

muc·luc
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [muhk-luhk]
    • /ˈmʌk lʌk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [muhk-luhk]
    • /ˈmʌk lʌk/

Definitions of mucluc word

  • noun mucluc a soft boot worn by Eskimos, often lined with fur and usually made of sealskin or reindeer skin. 1
  • noun mucluc a similar boot with a soft sole, usually worn for lounging. 1

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Origin of mucluc

First appearance:

before 1865
One of the 28% newest English words
1865-70, Americanism; < Yupik maklak bearded seal, incorrectly taken to mean “sealskin,” then transferred to boots made of sealskin

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Parts of speech for Mucluc

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

mucluc popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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mucluc usage trend in Literature

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