1. Plural of pemmican; a concentrated food made from dried meat, fat, and berries, traditionally prepared by Native Americans and used as a portable, long-lasting food source.
Usage: Usually used in plural form when referring to multiple batches or packages; Historical and cultural significance in North American indigenous and frontier contexts

Examples

• The explorers packed pemicans for their long journey across the wilderness.
• Native American tribes prepared pemicans to sustain themselves through harsh winters.
• Pemicans were lightweight and nutrient-dense, making them ideal for travel.
• The fur traders relied on pemicans as a staple food during their expeditions.
• Archaeological evidence shows that pemicans were made and stored in various regions across North America.