버버리

버버리

Korean

Etymology 1

Of native Korean origin. Possibly a reduplicated form of the Middle Korean 버워리 (beowori, "mute"), and thus cognate with the standard modern Korean 벙어리 (beong-eori).

Noun

버버리 • (beobeori)

1. (dialectal) A mute (person)

Usage notes

• May be considered offensive.

Synonyms

• 벙어리 (beong-eori)

Etymology 2

Hangulization of the English brand name Burberry.

Noun

버버리 • (beobeori)

1. A Burberry coat, or a similar raincoat.
2. The plaid pattern associated with the Burberry brand.