Baidarkas

/baɪˈdɑːrkəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of baidarka; multiple kayak-like boats used in northern waters.

Etymology

Plural of baidarka, a Russian diminutive form of baidar, meaning 'small boats' in the traditional construction of Russian diminutives.

Kelly Says

When Russian fur traders encountered Aleut and Tlingit peoples, they were so impressed with baidarkas that they adopted the boats wholesale—sometimes the best technology wins out regardless of who invented it.

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