나물

나물

Korean

Etymology

First attested in the Neung-eomgyeong eonhae (楞嚴經諺解 / 능엄경언해), 1461, as Middle Korean ᄂᆞᄆᆞᆶ (nomolh). Compare 나무 (namu, “tree”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key)[na̠muɭ]
• Phonetic Hangul[나물]

Revised Romanization? namul Revised Romanization (translit.)? namul McCune–Reischauer? namul Yale Romanization? namul

Noun

나물 • (namul)

1. edible plants; greens; herbs

Related terms

• 콩나물 (kongnamul, “bean sprouts”)