1. a concentrated food made by Native Americans from dried meat, fat, and sometimes berries, formed into cakes
Usage: historical
2. any concentrated or portable food preparation
Usage: by extension

Examples

• The explorers carried pemmican as their primary source of nutrition during the long journey.
• Native American tribes traditionally made pemmican to preserve meat for winter months.
• The hiking guide recommended pemmican as an excellent trail food.
• Pemmican could last for years without spoiling when properly prepared.
• The fur traders relied on pemmican during their expeditions across the wilderness.
• Modern versions of pemmican are popular among outdoor enthusiasts and survivalists.