corme

French

Etymology 1

From Latin cormus, from Ancient Greek κορμός (kormós, trunk stripped of its boughs).

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /kɔʁm/

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Noun

corme m (plural cormes)

  1. corm
    Synonym: cormus
Derived terms
  • protocorme

Etymology 2

From Latin curmus (beer) from Gaulish curmi (beer); influenced by Latin cornum.

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /kɔʁm/

Noun

corme f (plural cormes)

  1. sorb, sorb-apple
    Synonyms: poirillon, sorbe
  2. (Switzerland) Synonym of cornouille (cornel).

Further reading

Old French

Noun

corme oblique singular, f (oblique plural cormes, nominative singular corme, nominative plural cormes)

  1. Alternative form of cerme (a small boat or ship).
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