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Rareskookum
The correct spelling is skookum.
How to pronounce skookum
noun
IPA: /ˈskuːkəm/
Say it like: Skoo-kum
The correct spelling is skookum. (chiefly among Northwest Coast Aboriginal people) An evil spirit or woodland monster or giant.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.(chiefly among Northwest Coast Aboriginal people) An evil spirit or woodland monster or giant.
- 2.A type of doll based on the mythical woodland monster.
adjective
- 1.(Northwest US) Excellent, impressive.
- 2.(Northwest US) Big, strong, durable, reliable, trustworthy, doughty.
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