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corps


Main Entry: corps
Pronunciation: \ˈkr\
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural corps \ˈkrz\
Etymology: French, from Old French cors, from Latin corpus body
Date: 1707

1 a : an organized subdivision of the military establishment <Marine Corps> <Signal Corps> b : a tactical unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and auxiliary arms and services
2 : a group of persons associated together or acting under common direction; especially : a body of persons having a common activity or occupation <the press corps>
3 : corps de ballet


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