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kore

[ kawr-ee, kohr-ee; kawr-ey, kohr-ey ]

noun

, plural ko·rai [kawr, -ahy, kohr, -ahy].
  1. Greek Antiquity. a sculptured representation of a young woman, especially one produced prior to the 5th century b.c.
  2. Also (initial capital letter) Classical Mythology. Persephone, especially as a symbol of virginity.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of kore1

First recorded in 1915–20, kore is from the Greek word kórē girl

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