noun
- Soft boots made of sealskin or reindeer skin, traditionally worn by Inuit and other Arctic peoples.
Usage: Usually plural; also spelled 'mukluk' (singular) or 'mukluks'; From Inuit/Yupik languages
Examples
- The hunter wore muktuks to keep his feet warm during the long Arctic expedition.
- Muktuks are designed to provide insulation in extreme cold climates.
- She bought a pair of muktuks for winter camping in Alaska.
- Traditional muktuks are handcrafted from animal hides by skilled artisans.
- The museum displayed authentic muktuks worn by Inuit communities centuries ago.