Core

See also: core, CORE, and -core

English

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek κόρη (kórē, “maiden”).

Proper noun

Core

1. (Greek mythology) The birth name of Persephone/Proserpina, the queen of the Underworld/Hades, and goddess of the seasons and of vegetation. She is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter, and the wife of Hades.
2. A female given name from Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

• Kore

Coordinate terms

• (Horae): Thallo (Spring), Auxo (Summer), Carpo (Autumn)

Derived terms

• Corina
• Corinna
• Corinne
• Corrinne

Etymology 2

From French Coré.

Proper noun

Core

1. Obsolete form of Korah.

Anagrams

• ROCE, cero, cero-, creo, ocre