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Korean
Etymology
Of native Korean origin. From Middle Korean 코ᇰᄑᆞᇧ (Yale: khwong.phosk), 코ᇰᄑᆞᆾ (Yale: khwong.phoch), 코ᇰᄑᆞᆺ (Yale: khwong.phos).
A combined form of 콩 (kong) and 팥 (pat), due to their physical similarities with the human kidney.
Pronunciation
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| Revised Romanization? | kongpat |
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| Revised Romanization (translit.)? | kongpat |
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| McCune–Reischauer? | k'ongp'at |
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| Yale Romanization? | khongphath |
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Noun
콩팥 • (kongpat)
- (anatomy) kidney
- Synonym: 신장(腎臟) (sinjang)
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