kore

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

/ ˈkɔr i, ˈkoʊr i; ˈkɔr eɪ, ˈkoʊr eɪ /

Greek Antiquity. a sculptured representation of a young woman, especially one produced prior to the 5th century b.c.

Also Core, Cora. (initial capital letter)Classical Mythology. Persephone, especially as a symbol of virginity.

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

"He might congratulate himself," Kore said, blinking his little lizard eyes.
The Man with the Clubfoot|Valentine Williams
Teak (p. 054) and Kore, two bosom chums, marched on the other side of the road.
The Red Horizon|Patrick MacGill
Kore is also a punster who makes abominable puns; these amuse nobody except, perhaps, himself.
The Red Horizon|Patrick MacGill
On that Kore took his leave, promising to look in and see how I was faring in a few days' time.
The Man with the Clubfoot|Valentine Williams

Pryor, Teak, Kore, and Stoner have never used a razor; they are as beardless as babes.
The Red Horizon|Patrick MacGill