What does CORES mean?

Word: Cores 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun
Verb

2. Definitions:

Noun: The central part of something, especially a fruit, containing the seeds.
Verb: Remove the tough central part and seeds from (a fruit).

3. Pronunciations:

US: /kɔrz/
UK: /kɔːz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "cores" originated from the Old English word "cōr", meaning "heart, liver, or other internal organ".
It is commonly used to refer to the central part of a fruit, such as an apple or pear, that contains the seeds.
The verb form of "cores" is used to describe the action of removing the tough central part and seeds from a fruit before eating or cooking it.

5. Synonyms:

Noun: Pith, center, heart, seed vessel
Verb: Hull, pit, deseed, remove the core

6. Related Words:

Score
Force
Store
Bored
Droce

7. Example Sentences:

The apple cores were composted.
She carefully cored the pear before slicing it.
He always eats the apple core.

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