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Raincoat vs Parka - What's the difference?

raincoat | parka |

As nouns the difference between raincoat and parka

is that raincoat is a waterproof coat worn in the rain while parka is a long jacket with a hood which protects the wearer against rain and wind.

raincoat

English

(wikipedia raincoat)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A waterproof coat worn in the rain.
  • (slang) A condom.

    • Related terms

    * mac * mackintosh * oilskins * rainjacket * waterproofs

    Derived terms

    * raincoat brigade

    Anagrams

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    parka

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A long jacket with a hood which protects the wearer against rain and wind.
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    • See also

    * anorak * windcheater * ("parka" on Wikipedia) ----