고동

Noun

 * 1) conch shellfish

Usage notes

 * , which is also the etymologically older form, is more common in actual speech than . However, the latter is the Standard Korean form found in prescriptive dictionaries.

Noun

 * 1) mechanical warning sound, e.g. a foghorn especially for cars, ships, etc.
 * 2)  device which triggers a machine to start
 * 3)  trigger; catalyst
 * 1)  trigger; catalyst
 * 1)  trigger; catalyst

Etymology 3
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Noun

 * 1) beating of the heart, especially loud
 * 2)  drumming and dancing
 * 1)  drumming and dancing

Etymology 4
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