corpse

Etymology

From the Latin word corpus, meaning "body".

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /kɔːps/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /korps/ or [kʰo̞rps]

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Noun

Singular corpse

Plural corpses

Corpses

1. (countable) A dead body.
   • Synonyms: body, cadaver and carcass