1. the soft, warm undercoat of the musk ox, used to make fine yarn and clothing

Examples

• The scarf was knitted from qiviut, making it incredibly warm and lightweight.
• Qiviut is considered one of the finest natural fibers in the world.
• The Inuit people have traditionally used qiviut to make warm clothing.
• A sweater made from qiviut can cost several hundred dollars.
• The musk ox sheds its qiviut naturally each spring.
• Qiviut is softer than cashmere and warmer than wool.