Where does “kore” come from?
kore (English) comes from Ancient Greek κόρη, from Proto-Hellenic kórwā — girl.
kore (English): An Ancient Greek statue of a woman, portrayed...
Definitions
- An Ancient Greek statue of a woman, portrayed...
Ancestry of “kore”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | κόρη | girl, young woman, maiden; bride, young wife;... |
| 2 | Proto-Hellenic | kórwā | girl |