Definition of kouros
kouroi
play \ˈkü-(ˌ)rȯi\: an ancient Greek statue of a nude male youth standing with the left leg forward and arms at the sides
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Origin and Etymology of kouros
Greek kouros, koros boy — more at crescent
First Known Use: 1920
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