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Korean
Etymology
무당 (mudang, “shaman”) + 벌레 (beolle, “bug”), conventionally thought to be after its red coloring reminiscent of a shaman's ritual robes but perhaps also because of its privileged position in Korean shamanism. See also 무당개구리 (mudanggaeguri).
Pronunciation
- (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA(key):
- Phonetic hangul:
- Though still prescribed in Standard Korean, most speakers in both Koreas no longer distinguish vowel length.
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| Revised Romanization? | mudangbeolle |
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| Revised Romanization (translit.)? | mudangbeolle |
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| McCune–Reischauer? | mudangbŏlle |
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| Yale Romanization? | mūtangpelley |
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Noun
무당벌레 • (mudangbeolle)
- ladybird; ladybug