noun

corona

corona, crown, aureole

The sun's corona is visible during a total eclipse.

The sun's corona is visible during a total eclipse.

A corona of flowers adorned her hair.

A corona of flowers adorned her hair.

((the corona of sth.)) the crown or circle of (sth.) The sun's corona is visible during a total eclipse.

Synonyms: aureole, halo, wreath

From Latin 'corona', meaning 'crown, wreath, garland'.

Think of a king's CROWN or the CROWN of light around the sun.

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