Korai period

noun

Ko·​rai period
ˈkōrˌī-
: the historical and stylistic period from about a.d. 918 to 1392 in Korea

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Etymology

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

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“Korai period.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Korai%20period. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.

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