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kor

kor

2 9.9
An old Hebrew measure for grain and oil about ten times a smaller unit
  • noun
  • /kɔr/
  • Archaic
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  • In ancient times, a man might fill a kor with grain as a measure for trading at the market.

Examples

  • Scholars calculated that a kor could hold approximately 220 liters of wheat in ancient Hebrew measurements.

  • The biblical story mentioned that Noah's Ark was built with dimensions that could hold a kor of each animal species.

  • "Tai-kor Wong was killed in bed!

    Fiction book (2000)

  • "Right, right," Tai-kor Wong chuckled.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • Tai-kor Wong shook his head.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • "Think again, Tai-kor!

    Fiction book (2000)

  • The significance of the handshake was not lost on Tai-kor Wong.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • Tai-kor Wong shook his head in disbelief.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • Tai-kor Wong and Chan Ah Fook could hardly suppress their smiles.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • Also, 300 ceramics experts will attend the '29th KOR-JAP International Ceramics Seminar,' which will be the place for technology exchange.

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Synonyms

homer
vskor
  • Archaic
2 9.9

An old Hebrew measure for grain equal to ten ephahs

is used in both biblical and broader historical contexts rather than only biblical ones

How Much

kor
  • Archaic
2 9.9
bushel
30 6.6
gallon
416 1.0
pint
  • UK
6 1.0

Surface Forms

kor singular
kors plural

Etymology

Kor comes from ancient Hebrew kôr, where it meant a large 'measure' or 'heap' of grain. That's why a kor in the Bible is a very large unit of capacity that held about ten smaller measures.