korona

/koˈroːna/ or /kɔˈroːna/

Definitions

1. noun

A crown or a royal headgear

“The queen wore a beautiful korona to the coronation ceremony.”

2. noun

The outermost atmosphere of a star or a celestial body, especially the visible layer surrounding the sun

“The korona of the sun is visible during a solar eclipse.”

3. noun

A corona or a crown-shaped structure, especially a type of fungus or a growth on a tree

“The scientist studied the unique korona growth on the ancient tree.”

4. noun

The corona virus, a genus of viruses that cause respiratory illness

“The doctor warned about the risks of the korona virus during the pandemic.”

5. adjective

Related to or resembling a korona, especially in shape or appearance

“The artist created a korona-shaped sculpture for the exhibition.”

Synonyms

  • corolla
  • crown
  • diadem

Antonyms

  • base
  • pedestal