qiviut

Definition

The underwool of the Arctic muskox, used as a fibre.

Etymology

From Eastern Canadian Inuktitut ᕿᕕᐅᖅ, ᕿᕕᐅᑦ (qifioq, qifiot, “underwool”).

Example Sentences

• "She wants me to stay here and learn how to weave baskets and carve ivory and spin qiviut and die of boredom!"