Nureongi | |
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Revised Romanization | Nureongi |
McCune–Reischauer | Nurŏngi |
The Nureongi[1] are mongrel, spitz-type dogs with yellowish coloring endemic to the Korean peninsula.[2][3] The term is the transliteration of the Korean word "누렁이" meaning "yellow one”.[3] Nureongi make up the majority of dogs farmed for food in Korea.[3]
There are several uses of the word nureongi ("누렁이"), which itself simply translates to yellowy: [4]