(art, sculpture) An Ancient Greek statue of a woman, portrayed standing, usually clothed, painted in bright colours and having an elaborate hairstyle.

plural of kore

(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.

Alternative spelling of baal korei

A country in East Asia, comprising the southern half of the Korean Peninsula. Official name: Republic of Korea.

A country in East Asia whose territory consists of the northern part of Korea. Official name: Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

Of or relating to the Asian Peninsula comprising North Korea and South Korea. / Of or relating to the Korean language.

(uncountable) Official language of the people residing on the Korean Peninsula, and language of approximately 60 million people, in Asia, North America, and elsewhere.

(countable) Designation given to the indigenous or naturalized people occupying the Korean Peninsula on the Asian continent, in either North Korea or South Korea.

A nation in East Asia. Since World War II, Korea has been divided into two sovereign states, commonly called South Korea and North Korea. / (informal) The Republic of Korea (South Korea).