버버리

Korean

Etymology 1

Of native Korean origin. Possibly a reduplicated form of the Middle Korean 버워리 (beowori, "mute"), and thus cognate with the standard modern Korean 벙어리 (beong-eori).

Noun

버버리 • (beobeori)

  1. (dialectal) A mute (person)
Usage notes
  • May be considered offensive.
Synonyms

Etymology 2

Hangulization of the English brand name Burberry.

Noun

버버리 • (beobeori)

  1. A Burberry coat, or a similar raincoat.
  2. The plaid pattern associated with the Burberry brand.
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