Meaning of gumiho | Babel Free
Definitions
A shape-shifting fox spirit, typically said to take the form of a beautiful woman, in order to seduce men and eat their livers.
Examples
“Gumihos are able to transform⟳ into human form⟳, generally beautiful women, in order⟳ to seduce men.”
“In their human guise the gumiho will seduce a man, kill⟳ him, and then consume⟳ his liver.”
“Somin had grown up hearing stories about gumiho—nine-tailed foxes with the ability to live⟳ forever as long as they devoured the energy of men.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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