noun
- plural of kudlik; small oil lamps traditionally used by Inuit and other Arctic peoples, typically made from stone or bone and fueled by animal fat
Usage: Also spelled qulliq or qullak; Primarily used in anthropological and historical contexts; Refers to traditional Arctic indigenous technology
Examples
- The museum displayed several ancient kudliks used by Inuit hunters.
- Kudliks provided both light and heat in Arctic dwellings during long winters.
- Archaeologists found well-preserved kudliks at the settlement site.
- Traditional kudliks were carved from soapstone and filled with seal oil.
- The design of kudliks remained largely unchanged for centuries in Arctic communities.