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cora

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈkɔɹə// co·ra

n. a type of large, traditional harp from West Africa with 21 strings. It is played with the fingers and has a beautiful, clear sound.

n. a West African bridge-harp with 21 strings, traditionally constructed from a large calabash gourd and cowhide. It is played with the thumbs and forefingers, combining features of the lute and the harp.


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Often spelled 'kora' in modern English; 'cora' is an older or variant spelling found in historical texts.

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