Main Entry: corps

Pronunciation: \ˈkȯr\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural corps \ˈkȯrz\

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