Main Entry:

¹cork

Pronunciation:

\ˈkȯrk\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English, cork, bark, probably from Middle Dutch *kurk or Middle Low German korck, from Old Spanish alcorque, ultimately from dialect Arabic qurq, from Latin quercus oak — more at fir

Date:

14th century

1 a: the elastic tough outer tissue of the cork oak that is used especially for stoppers and insulation b: phellem2: a usually cork stopper for a bottle or jug3: a fishing float