gumiho
Gumiho (noun) means a shape-shifting fox spirit in Korean folklore, often depicted as a beautiful woman who seduces and preys on men. Example: “The K-drama features a gumiho trying to become fully human.”
How to use gumiho
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA nine-tailed fox spirit from Korean mythology, a popular figure in Korean folklore and pop culture.
Word forms
gumihos plural, gumiho plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Korean 구미호 (gumiho, "nine-tailed fox").
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What does “gumiho” mean?
The word “gumiho” means a shape-shifting fox spirit in Korean folklore, often depicted as a beautiful woman who seduces and preys on men. In plain terms, a nine-tailed fox spirit from Korean mythology, a popular figure in Korean folklore and pop culture.
How do you use “gumiho” in a sentence?
Here is “gumiho” used in a sentence: “The K-drama features a gumiho trying to become fully human.”
What part of speech is “gumiho”?
“Gumiho” is a noun.
Where does the word “gumiho” come from?
The word “gumiho” comes from Korean. Borrowed from Korean 구미호 (gumiho, "nine-tailed fox").
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