Korean

Noun

시울 • ‎(siul)

1. edge, rim, brim (mainly of such hollows as eyes, mouths, vulvas, bowls, etc.)
2. (obsolete) bowstring; compare 시위 (siwi)
3. (obsolete) string

Synonyms

• 가 (ga)
• 가장자리 (gajangjari)
• 언저리 (eonjeori)
• 둘레 (dulle)
• 변두리 (邊두리, byeonduri)
• 주변 (周邊, jubyeon)
• 주위 (周圍, juwi)

Antonyms

• 알맹이 (almaeng-i): grain, kernel, core

Derived terms

• 눈시울 (nunsiul): eye brim
• 닛시울 (nitsiul): (obsolete) gum (around the necks of teeth)
• 입시울 (ipsiul): (obsolete) lip; compare 입술 (ipsul)

See also

• 술 (sul): tuft, tassel, fringe