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pemmican

 

[ หˆpษ›mษชkษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food preservation

Pemmican is a traditional food made from lean, dried meat that is finely pounded and mixed with melted fat, often combined with berries. This nutrient-dense food was originally created by Indigenous peoples of North America as a way to preserve meat for long periods, especially during hunting seasons. It is now used by hikers and outdoor enthusiasts due to its lightweight and high-energy properties.

Synonyms

energy food, nutrient-dense food

Examples of usage

  • Survivalists often prepare pemmican for long trips.
  • The hiker packed pemmican for his journey.
  • Pemmican was a staple for early explorers.

Translations

Translations of the word "pemmican" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pemmican

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เคฎเคฟเค•เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pemmikan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemmikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตะผะผั–ะบะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pemmikan

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒšใƒŸใ‚ซใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pemmican

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pemmican

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pemmikan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽจ๋ฏธ์ปจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠู…ูƒุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pemmikan

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pemmikan

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนฒ่‚‰้ฅผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pemmikan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pemmikan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตะผะผะธะบะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pemmikan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pemmican

Etymology

The word 'pemmican' comes from the Cree word 'pimรฎhkฤn,' which is derived from 'pimรฎ,' meaning 'fat'. Indigenous peoples of North America, particularly the Plains tribes, developed this form of preserved food as early as the 18th century. The process of making pemmican includes drying meat, which not only inhibited spoilage but also allowed for easier storage and transport. The addition of fat provided essential calories, necessary for sustaining energy during long winters or journeys. Pemmican became an important trade item among Native American tribes and later European settlers, especially explorers and traders. It gained prominence in the 19th century as a vital energy source for those traveling through harsh environments, such as the Canadian wilderness. With its rich history connected to survival and exploration, pemmican remains a popular option for modern outdoors enthusiasts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,159 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.