Korean

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Etymology

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From (ja, ruler, measure) +‎ 벌레 (beolle, insect).

Pronunciation

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Romanizations
Revised Romanization?jabeolle
Revised Romanization (translit.)?jabeolle
McCune–Reischauer?chabŏlle
Yale Romanization?capelley

Noun

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자벌레 (jabeolle)

  1. inchworm, measuring worm