Etymology

turtle ship

Today it means: A Korean armored warship with iron spikes on its deck, chiefly known for being used in the Imjin War (1592—1598) against the Japanese by Admiral Yi Sun-sin. Full definition →

Korean 거북선
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  1. Korean · calque of거북선
  2. English todayturtle ship

Calque of Korean 거북선 (geobukseon).

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