Korean

Syllable

코 • ‎(ko)

1. A Hangul syllabic block made up of ㅋ and ㅗ.

Etymology 2

First attested in the Seokbo sangjeol (釋譜詳節 / 석보상절), 1447, as 곻 (Yale: kwoh).

코 (ko, “nose”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kʰo̞/
• Phonetic hangeul: 코

Noun

코 • ‎(ko)

1. nose
2. nasal fluid
3. tip

See also

• 콧물 (konmul, “nasal fluid”)
• 코끼리 (kokkiri, “elephant”)

Etymology 3

Of native Korean origin.

코 (ko, “a stitch”).

Noun

코 • ‎(ko)

1. A stitch in knitting.
2. A knot in a net.