pemican

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Noun pemican has 1 sense

pemmican, pemican - lean dried meat pounded fine and mixed with melted fat; used especially by North American Indians
--₁ is a kind of meat

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Pemican

Pemican is a type of high-energy food traditionally made by Native American tribes in North America. It is typically made from a mixture of dried meat, such as beef or bison, and melted fat, usually from the same animal. Pemican was an important source of sustenance for indigenous peoples, especially during long journeys or harsh winters.

Meanings

Noun

A type of food made from a mixture of dried meat and fat.

Examples

Noun

In their survival kit, they carried pemican, a lightweight and nutritious food.
The Native American tribe stored pemican for the winter months.

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