Etymology

First attested in the Seokbo sangjeol (釋譜詳節 / 석보상절), 1447, as 얼굴 (Yale: elkwul). Derived from 얽— (eok-, “(of face) to be pitted (with smallpox)”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʌ̹ɭɡuɭ/
• Phonetic hangeul: 얼굴