muktuk
1
9.9
- noun
- /ˈmʌk.tʌk/
- US
- Many Arctic communities enjoy muktuk, which includes whale skin and blubber as a traditional food.
Examples
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Scientists studied the nutritional value of muktuk in the diets of Arctic communities.
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They enjoyed muktuk during the festival.
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During the festival, locals shared pieces of muktuk with visitors to introduce them to traditional foods.
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She was surprised by the chewy texture of muktuk when she tasted it for the first time.
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Have you ever tried muktuk before?
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In traditional Inuit diet, muktuk, made from whale fat, is often served with soy sauce.
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When hunting whales, the crew eats muktuk to celebrate a successful catch.
Synonyms
15
5.5
A thick layer of fat under the skin of whales and seals that keeps them warm
How Fatty
- Archaic
1
6.7
- Specialized
15
5.5
- US
1
9.9
1
3.3
516
1.0
Surface Forms
Etymology
Muktuk comes from an Inuit word muktaq that means 'whale skin and blubber' and names a traditional Arctic food, so it has a long history with the people who live there. That's why muktuk today refers to the skin and fat of a whale that people eat.