Where does “흰뺨오리” come from?
흰뺨오리 (Korean) comes from Korean 흰 — attributive form of 희다.
흰뺨오리 (Korean): The common goldeneye, Bucephala clangula
Definitions
- The common goldeneye, Bucephala clangula
Ancestry of “흰뺨오리”, step by step
흰뺨오리 traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Korean 흰
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Korean | 흰 | attributive form of 희다 |
via Korean 뺨
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Korean | 뺨 | cheek; width |
via Korean 오리
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Korean | 오리 | duck in general, especially domesticated |