Inukshuk Definition

ĭ-no͝oksho͝ok
noun
A cairn.
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Noun

Singular:
inukshuk
Plural:
inukshuit, inukshuks, inuksuit

Origin of Inukshuk

  • Inuit inuk human being suk something resembling, substitute (since a cairn can indicate directions or other information like a person)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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