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Korean
Etymology
May contain the element "구리," originally "굴이," also found in 개구리 (gaeguri, “frog”).
Pronunciation
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| Revised Romanization? | kkuguri |
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| Revised Romanization (translit.)? | kkuguli |
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| McCune–Reischauer? | kkuguri |
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| Yale Romanization? | kkwukwuli |
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Noun
꾸구리 • (kkuguri)
- The big-headed gudgeon, Gobiobotia macrocephala.
References
- National Institute of the Korean Language (Naver.com mirror) (2007 January 19 (last accessed)) “꾸구리 [kkuguri]”, in 표준국어대사전 [pyojun'gugeodaesajeon]
- 김, 익수 with 박종영 (2002) “꾸구리”, in 한국의 민물고기, Seoul: Kyo-Hak Publishing, →ISBN, page 138