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OP I've often wondered how two words so similar could be so opposite in meaning. A cortex, from the Latin word for bark (as in tree bark that is), is an outer layer, such the cortex of a kidney or better yet the outer layer of the brain containing the gray matter. A core on the other hand, is the middle or inner part (e.g. the molten core of the earth). M-W describes the etymology of core vaguely as "Middle English" but doesn't shed any real light on it. Can anybody explain?
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted core/cortex Alex Williams 02/13/03 07:30 PM Re: core/cortex wwh 02/13/03 07:41 PM Re: core/cortex wwh 02/13/03 07:49 PM Re: core/cortex Alex Williams 02/13/03 08:12 PM Re: core/cortex wwh 02/13/03 08:59 PM Re: core/cortex maahey 02/14/03 02:49 AM Re: core/cortex wwh 02/14/03 03:23 AM Re: core/cortex Wordwind 02/14/03 09:50 AM
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