Middle Korean

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Etymology

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ko.kʰi.li/, [kó.kʰì.ɾí]

Noun

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고〮키리〮 (kwókhìlí)

  1. (zoology) elephant

Descendants

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  • Jeju: 코끼리 (kokkiri)
  • Korean: 코끼리 (kokkiri)