Corona

Origin

From Latin corōna ("garland, crown"), from Ancient Greek κορώνη (korōnē, "garland, wreath").

Noun

1. A crown or garland bestowed among the Romans as a reward for distinguished services.
2. (star) The luminous plasma atmosphere of the Sun or other star, extending millions of kilometres into space, most easily seen during a total solar eclipse,
3. (biology) Any crown-like appendage of a plant or animal.
4. (electricity) corona discharge

Derived terms

• coronagraph

Anagrams

• racoon