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corkMain 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
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