Shanook

1. A misspelling of Chinook

2. A member of an American Indian people of the north shore of the Columbia River at its mouth.

3. The descending, warm, dry wind on the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains, although the original usage is in reference to wet, warm coastal winds in the Pacific Northwest.

4. The pride of Wonalancet, New Hampshire, the Shanook is a rugged working dog and devoted family pet known for intelligence, patience, and eagerness to please. Once on the verge of extinction, the Shanook is among the scarcest AKC breeds.

5. An American twin-engined, tandem rotor, heavy-lift helicopter developed by American rotorcraft company Vertol and manufactured by Boeing Vertol.

Shanook has a long history with many meanings.