noun
- Plural of kore; ancient Greek statues of young women, typically clothed and used as votive offerings or architectural ornaments.
Usage: art history; archaeology; formal
Examples
- The museum's collection of korai from the Archaic period showcases the evolution of Greek sculpture.
- Korai were often dedicated at temples as offerings to the gods.
- The korai displayed refined drapery and idealized facial features characteristic of their era.
- Archaeologists discovered several korai fragments during the excavation of the ancient sanctuary.