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 dial. 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 : phellem
2 : a usually cork stopper for a bottle or jug
3 : a fishing float