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Korean
Etymology
Sino-Korean word from 洪魚/䱋魚.
Pronunciation
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| Revised Romanization? | hong'eo |
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| Revised Romanization (translit.)? | hong'eo |
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| McCune–Reischauer? | hongŏ |
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| Yale Romanization? | honge |
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Noun
홍어 • (hong'eo) (hanja 洪魚/䱋魚)
- skate (fish of the family Rajidae)
- fermented skate, a dish especially popular in Jeolla Province
- Synonym: 홍어회(洪魚膾) (hong'eohoe)
- (derogatory, offensive) someone from Jeolla Province