κορώνα — meaning in English
korona
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Senses
κορώνα is used for these senses in English:
- corona (botany) A ring or set of appendages of adaxial tissue arising from the corolla or the outer edge of the stamens, present in some plants (Narcissus, Passiflora, etc.); a paraperigonium or paracorolla.
- corona (Ancient Rome, historical) A crown or garland bestowed among the Romans as a reward for distinguished services.
- crown (religion) A round spot shaved clean on the top of the head, as a mark of the clerical state; the tonsure.
- krone The currency of Iceland, Denmark (including Greenland and the Faroe Islands) and Norway, divided into 100 øre, except in Iceland where 1 króna = 100 aurar.
corona — full definition
- noun The glowing outer atmosphere of the sun, visible as a bright ring during a total solar eclipse.
- noun A ring or halo of light around a bright object, such as the sun or moon.
- noun A coronavirus, or informally, COVID-19.
crown — full definition
- noun An ornamental headpiece worn by a monarch as a symbol of royal power.
- noun The topmost part of something, such as the head, a hat, or a hill.
- noun An artificial cap fitted over a damaged tooth.
- verb To formally place a crown on someone, making them monarch.
- verb To form the finishing, topmost achievement of something.
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