Etymology

taekwondo

tae·kwon·do
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Today it means: A martial art from Korea, known for its elaborate kicking techniques. The sparring aspect is a recognised Olympic sport. Full definition →

Korean 태권도(跆拳道)
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  1. Korean · borrowed from태권도(跆拳道)
  2. Korean · borrowed from태권도(跆拳道)
  3. English todaytaekwondo

Borrowed from Korean 태권도(跆拳道) (taegwondo).

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.