Core
See also: core, CORE, and -core
English
Etymology 1
From Ancient Greek κόρη (kórē, “maiden”).
Proper noun
Core
- (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.
- 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
- Obsolete form of Korah.
Anagrams
- ROCE, cero, cero-, creo, ocre