Where does “흰이마기러기” come from?
흰이마기러기 (Korean) comes from Korean 기러기, from Middle Korean 그력.
흰이마기러기 (Korean): The lesser white-fronted goose, Anser erythropus
Definitions
- The lesser white-fronted goose, Anser erythropus
Ancestry of “흰이마기러기”, step by step
흰이마기러기 traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Korean 기러기
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Korean | 기러기 | wild goose that flies in a V-shaped flock or... |
| 2 | Middle Korean | 그력 | — |
via Korean 흰
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Korean | 흰 | attributive form of 희다 |
via Korean 이마
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Korean | 이마 | forehead, brow |