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Meaning "master bear"
Indigenous American name for a polar bear deity that decided the success of a bear hunter.
Nanook has permitted us a bountiful hunt.
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Actually, "Nanook of the North" is not a fictional work of literature. It is a real movie made in 1922, cited as the first full-length documentary.
I watched a real movie today, called "Nanook of the North".
a polar bear, mainly used as the mascot of University of Alaska Fairbanks hockey team
Go Nanooks!
I hope the Nanooks win this game.
Nanook by The Arctic Pair September 17, 2006
Nanook the snow monster protects the icy plains of Avantia.
One thump of her feet can crack a solid lake of ice!
Could you please stop that damned Nanook from killing us?
Nanook by AntMinnKo June 11, 2017
Alaskan Fisherman or Whale Blubber Hunter. See also "Alaskan Trim Barricooter Attacker".
Matt Tucker the Nanook, is out hunting Whale Blubber.
nanook by Sonny Spoon May 13, 2005
Often referring to or about "Nanook of the North" a fictional character in some fictional work of literature or other media. Also a dog's name.
My dog's name is "Nanook" (of the North)