/kawr"ee, kohr"ee; kawr"ay, kohr"ay/ , n. , pl. korai /kawr"uy, kohr"uy/ .
1. Gk. Antiq. a sculptured representation of a young woman, esp. one produced prior to the 5th century B.C.
2. Also, Core, Cora . ( cap. ) Class. Myth. Persephone, esp. as a symbol of virginity.
[ 1915-20; kóre girl ]