kɔrə, kɔrɑ

Definitions

1. noun

a stringed musical instrument originating from West Africa

“The musician played a beautiful melody on her kora.”

2. noun

a type of Indian stringed musical instrument

“The Indian musician’s kora had intricate carvings on its body.”

3. verb

to string or cord (something), typically with cord or twine

“She koraed the package to secure it during shipping.”