1. a shallow oil lamp traditionally used by Inuit and other Arctic peoples, typically made from stone or bone and fueled by animal fat
Usage: also spelled qulliq or kudliq; cultural/historical term; primarily used in anthropological and Arctic studies contexts

Examples

• The museum displayed a traditional kudlik carved from soapstone.
• Arctic explorers relied on the kudlik for warmth and light during long winters.
• The kudlik burned seal oil, which was a precious resource in Inuit communities.
• Archaeologists found remnants of ancient kudliks at the settlement site.
• She learned to light a kudlik using traditional methods during the cultural workshop.