coeur

n. m. 'heart'

From Classical Latin 'cor', meaning 'heart'.


Etymon

Heart (organ, emotions, center)

Historical Pronunciation

2000 - Mod. Fr.
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[kœʁ]
1500 - Cl. Fr.
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[kœr]
1200 - Mid. Fr.
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[kuər]
300 - L. Lat.
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[kɔr]

Latin Root

cor

Also used figuratively for courage, love, and the center of things.