Korb

German (Berlin)

/kɔrp/

noun
Definitions
  • basket; creel
  • (botany) anthodium inflorescence of a compound flower
  • (aviation) nacelle
  • (legal) a set of laws around a certain theme
  • (informal) rejection of a request, typically romantic, such as a proposal or asking for a date
  • (sports) hoop (in basketball)

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German korp inherited from Old High German korb inherited from *korb.

Origin

*korb

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