Kodiak

Ko·di·ak

[koh-dee-ak]
noun
1.
an island in the N Pacific, near the base of the Alaska Peninsula. 100 miles (160 km) long.
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Kodiak (ˈkəʊdɪˌæk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
an island in S Alaska, in the Gulf of Alaska: site of the first European settlement in Alaska, made by Russians in 1784. Pop: 13 466 (2004 est). Area: 8974 sq km (3465 sq miles)

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Kodiak is always a great word to know.
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a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
Kodiak bear or Kodiak
 
n
a large variety of the brown bear, Ursus arctos, inhabiting the west coast of Alaska and neighbouring islands, esp Kodiak
 
Kodiak or Kodiak
 
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