cor

Meanings

• A type of clay used for making pottery.

  - "The cor clay was used to make beautiful pottery."
  - "Artisans spent hours shaping and firing cor clay to create intricate pottery designs."

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Pronunciation

1. /kɔː/
   
   
   
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2. /kɔː/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

homer , omer

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cor
cor , core , coar , coer , roar

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Core () :
   

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Variants

List of all variants of cor that leads to same result
cor , cordia , cors , kor , kors , Cor , cor- , col- , com- , con- , corr , cor pulmonale , cordia pulmonalia , cor anglais

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Forms

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cor clay, cor pottery, cor vase, cor bowl, cor lamp, cor figurine

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Etymology

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The name cor is derived from the Latin word 'cor' which means 'heart'. This name is fitting as cor clay is often used to make ceramic hearts for various decorative and artistic purposes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Clay: A natural earthy material that is plastic when wet and hardens when fired. Clay is commonly used for making pottery, bricks, and tiles. There are various types of clay, including earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, and ball clay.

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Culture

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Cor clay has been used for making pottery for thousands of years. Cor pottery has been found in various archaeological sites dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and Chinese. Cor pottery has been used for various decorative and functional purposes such as making pots for cooking, making vases for holding flowers, making bowls for holding food, making lamps for providing light, and making figurines for artistic expression.

How to Memorize "cor"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pile of soft, earthy cor clay. Visualize the clay taking shape as a potter shapes the clay on a potter's wheel. Imagine the potter adding water to the clay to keep it moist and pliable. Visualize the potter shaping the clay into a beautiful, functional pot. Now, imagine yourself using the pot to cook a delicious meal or to serve a refreshing drink to your guests.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cor' with the idea of a soft, earthy material that can be shaped and molded into various forms. Imagine the word 'cor' as a blank canvas that can be filled with different meanings and interpretations depending on the context in which the word is used. Now, associate the word 'cor' with the idea of a pottery clay that can be used to create beautiful, functional pottery pieces. Imagine the word 'cor' as a precious resource that can be used to bring creativity, imagination, and artistry to the world of pottery.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memorable phrase or sentence that can help you remember the meaning and significance of the word 'cor'. For example, you could create a sentence such as 'Cor is the clay that potters use to create beautiful, functional pottery pieces'. This sentence not only helps you remember the meaning of the word 'cor', but also reinforces the idea of 'cor' as a precious resource used in the world of pottery.

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