Corona
Pronunciation: /kərˈoʊnə/
Corona (noun)
- The bright, outer part of the sun or a star, visible during an eclipse.
- A circle of light or something shaped like a crown.
- 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