noun

corona

corona

The sun's corona is visible during an eclipse.

The sun's corona is visible during an eclipse.

The virus has a corona of protein spikes.

The virus has a corona of protein spikes.

the corona of ((sth.)) the corona of (sth.) The corona of the sun is extremely hot.

Synonyms: halo, aura, wreath

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

Think of a king's 'crown' or the 'crown' of light around the sun. It's the direct Latin root for the word 'crown'.

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