시울
Korean
Etymology
Of native Korean origin.
Noun
시울 • (siul)
- edge, rim, brim (mainly of such hollows as eyes, mouths, vulvas, bowls, etc.)
- (obsolete) bowstring; compare 시위 (siwi)
- (obsolete) string
Synonyms
- 가 (ga)
- 가장자리 (gajangjari)
- 언저리 (eonjeori)
- 둘레 (dulle)
- 변두리 (邊두리, byeonduri)
- 주변 (周邊, jubyeon)
- 주위 (周圍, juwi)
Antonyms
- 알맹이 (almaeng-i): grain, kernel, core
Derived terms
- 눈시울 (nunsiul): eye brim
- 닛시울 (nitsiul): (obsolete) gum (around the necks of teeth)
- 입시울 (ipsiul): (obsolete) lip; compare 입술 (ipsul)
See also
- 술 (sul): tuft, tassel, fringe