oosiks
oosiks is the plural of oosik.
Meaning of oosik
Noun
oosik (plural oosiks)
- The baculum (penile bone) of a walrus, often sold as a souvenir to tourists in Alaska.
- 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.2005 November 1, Nancy Gates, The Alaska Almanac - Facts About Alaska, Graphic Arts Center Publishing Co., →ISBN, page 168
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- What is oosiks the plural of?
- Oosiks is the plural of oosik.
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