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koro

[ kawr-oh, kohr-oh ]

noun

Psychiatry.
  1. a culture-specific syndrome, occurring chiefly in China and southeastern Asia, characterized by anxiety and the fear of retraction of the penis or breasts and labia into the body.


koro

/ ˈ°ìÉ’°ùÉ’ /

noun

    1. an elderly ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± man
    2. a title of respect for an elderly ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± man
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of koro1

< dialectal Malay (Kedah) °ìÉ”°ùÉ” land turtle (standard Malay kura-kura
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of koro1

²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾±
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Example Sentences

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It is a claim that has been linked to Koro syndrome, a mental illness otherwise known as missing or genital retraction hysteria.

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The attackers stormed the palace of Segun Aremu - a retired army general and monarch whose official title is the Olukoro of Koro - on Thursday night.

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Condemning the killing of the Olukoro of Koro in Kwara state, as "reckless, shocking, and abominable", Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq vowed that the authorities would catch those responsible.

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In Texas, Koro said he considered parking near a rail line and taking the train, but decided that would have created headaches of its own.

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Patrick Koro, 27, planned to leave an extra 90 minutes to find a parking spot when he flew from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego this week.

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