kore

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

Persephone, Despoina, Cora

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