Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

oosik

/ˈuː.sɪk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: oosik
IPA: /ˈuː.sɪk/

9

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

1

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The baculum (penile bone) of a walrus, often sold as a souvenir to tourists in Alaska.

Example Sentences

"An oosik is the baculum, or penis bone, of the male walrus. The oosik is a symbol of strength and potency in some Alaska Native cultures."

Etymology

From Inupiaq usuk (“penis”).

Word Breakdown

Root: usuk

Inflected Forms

oosiks (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce oosik?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈuː.sɪk/.
What does oosik mean?: The baculum (penile bone) of a walrus, often sold as a souvenir to tourists in Alaska.
Where does oosik come from?: From Inupiaq usuk (“penis”).

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