kouros

kou·ros

K k

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koo r-os]
- /ˈkʊər ɒs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koo r-os]
- /ˈkʊər ɒs/

Definitions of kouros word

noun plural kouros a sculptured representation of a young man, especially one produced prior to the 5th century b.c. 1
noun kouros An archaic Greek statue of a young man, standing and often naked. 1
noun kouros an ancient Greek statue of a young man 0
noun kouros a statue of a nude male youth in a standing position, from the archaic period of Greek art (620-500 b.c.) 0
noun kouros A sculpture of a naked youth in Ancient Greece, the male equivalent of a kore. 0

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Origin of kouros

First appearance:

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

1915-20; < Greek koûros, dialectal variant of kóros boy; cf. kore

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Parts of speech for Kouros

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kouros popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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