corpse

Meanings

• noun

  A dead body of a human or an animal.

  - "The corpse was found in the woods."
  - "The forensic team examined the corpse to determine the cause of death."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɔɹps/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=589457"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with corpse
corpse , horses , forces , appliances , forceses

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Homophones

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1. corps (French) : body
   

2. corpse (French) : body
   

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Variants

List of all variants of corpse that leads to same result
corpse , corpses , corpse flower , corpse flowers , corpse plant , corpse plants , corpse pose , Savasana , Shavasana , corpse poses

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Etymology

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Old French corpse, from corp 'body'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'corpse' is also used figuratively to describe something that is no longer alive or useful, such as a failing business or an obsolete technology.

2. The longest recorded autopsy took place in 2002, lasting over 80 hours.

3. In ancient Egypt, the mummification process was used to preserve the corpse and ensure the deceased person's journey to the afterlife.

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Related Concepts

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1. forensic science: The application of scientific methods and techniques for establishing facts in relation to the death of an individual.

2. autopsy: A surgical procedure for examining the organs and other structures of a deceased person.

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Culture

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In many cultures, the corpse is treated with respect and care, often through rituals and ceremonies. In literature, the corpse has been used as a symbol of death and mortality.

How to Memorize "corpse"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dead body lying still on the ground.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'corpse' with the image of a dead body.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'corpse' as 'C-O-R-P-S-E': 'C' for 'Corpse', 'O' for 'Old', 'R' for 'Remains', 'P' for 'People', 'S' for 'Still', and 'E' for 'Examined'.

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