pemican

pem·mi·can

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pem-i-kuh n]
- /ˈpɛm ɪ kən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pem-i-kuh n]
- /ˈpɛm ɪ kən/

Definition of pemican word

noun pemican dried meat pounded into a powder and mixed with hot fat and dried fruits or berries, pressed into a loaf or into small cakes, originally prepared by North American Indians. 1

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Origin of pemican

First appearance:

before 1735

One of the 48% newest English words

1735-45; < Cree pimihka·n, derivative of pimihke·w he makes pemmican (mixing together the grease and other ingredients), he makes grease < Proto-Algonquian *pemihke·wa, equivalent to *pemy- grease + *-ehke· make

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pemican popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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