Corona

Pronunciation: /kərˈoʊnə/

Corona (noun)

  1. The bright, outer part of the sun or a star, visible during an eclipse.
  2. A circle of light or something shaped like a crown.
  3. A group of viruses that can cause illnesses in humans and animals.

Examples

  • The corona of the sun is visible during a solar eclipse.
  • Scientists study the sun's corona to understand solar winds.

Common collocations: solar corona, corona observation, corona of petals, corona of light, corona virus outbreak

Synonyms of Corona

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