Korean

Korean
/keuh ree"euhn, kaw-, koh-/, adj.
1. of or pertaining to Korea, its inhabitants, or their language.
n.
2. a native or inhabitant of Korea.
3. the language of Korea.
[1605-15; KORE(A) + -AN]

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(as used in expressions)

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