설렁탕

Etymology
. A popular theory suggests that this word is a corruption of, named after the Joseon-era annual harvest ritual held at after which the soup was supposedly eaten. However, it is difficult to find such mentions in historical sources of the era.

Another theory suggests that this word is instead a corruption of, coined from the soup's color and flavor.

Yet another theory suggests that this word is from +, wherein the first component is a borrowing from. However, the phonological correspondence is somewhat dubious. See also, proposed to come from the same root.

A folk etymology suggests this word is from 🇰🇲, describing how the soup is prepared. However, the semantic connection is dubious.

Noun

 * 1) seolleongtang, a soup made from ox or beef bones, meat, and other seasonings