Korai period

noun

Ko·​rai period

ˈkōrˌī-

: the historical and stylistic period from about a.d. 918 to 1392 in Korea

Word History

Etymology

Korai, Koryu, dynasty ruling Korea from about a.d. 918 to 1392

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