noun
- Soft, high boots made of sealskin or reindeer skin, traditionally worn by Inuit and other Arctic peoples.
Usage: Usually plural; also spelled 'kamik' (singular) or 'commik'; Traditional/cultural footwear
Examples
- The hunter wore kamiks to keep his feet warm during the long Arctic expedition.
- Kamiks are designed to provide insulation and waterproofing in extreme cold.
- Traditional kamiks are still made by hand using traditional methods in some communities.
- She inherited a pair of antique kamiks from her grandmother.