Crone

Pronunciation: /ˈkroʊn/

Crone (noun)

  1. An old woman, often seen as ugly or unpleasant, sometimes with magical powers.

Examples

  • The story featured a crone who lived in the forest.
  • A crone is often seen as an old, wise woman.

Common collocations: wicked crone, ancient crone, crone figure

Synonyms of Crone

Neutral

Antonyms of Crone

  • contrasts with the age implied by 'crone'