noun
gumiho
noun
1
A shape-shifting fox spirit in Korean folklore, often depicted as a beautiful woman who seduces and preys on men.
"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").