oomiak
Britishnoun
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See, the oomiak has a tail—and wags it!”
From The Giant of the North Pokings Round the Pole by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
This man, coming to an open glade whence he could see the shore, beheld the Eskimo women launching their oomiak in a state of frantic alarm.
From The Walrus Hunters A Romance of the Realms of Ice by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
“That is my beast you are fighting,” remarked Oolalik, as the oomiak came up.
From The Walrus Hunters A Romance of the Realms of Ice by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
“When the oomiak swelled I thought it was going to burst,” added the chief.
From The Giant of the North Pokings Round the Pole by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
“Is not the big oomiak with them?” asked her brother, rising quickly.
From The Giant of the North Pokings Round the Pole by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
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