corpse

English

/ˈkɔːps/, /ˈkɔɹps/, /ˈkoːps/

noun
Definitions
  • A dead body.
  • (archaic) A human body in general, whether living or dead.

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *krep- (body).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*krep-

Gloss

body

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

身, 体

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