Corona: meaning, definitions and examples

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corona

 

[ kษ™หˆroสŠ.nษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

virus outbreak

Corona refers primarily to a type of virus known for causing respiratory illnesses, particularly COVID-19, which emerged in late 2019. It belongs to a family of viruses known as coronaviruses, which can cause illness in animals and humans. The term 'corona' is derived from the Latin word meaning 'crown,' reflecting the crown-like spikes on the virus's surface.

Synonyms

COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2

Examples of usage

  • The corona virus has spread globally.
  • Scientists are working on a vaccine for the corona virus.
  • The pandemic caused by the corona virus changed daily life.
Context #2 | Noun

astronomy

In astronomy, corona refers to the outer atmosphere of a star, including the sun. It is visible during a total solar eclipse and consists of ionized gases that are hotter than the surface of the star. The study of the corona can provide insights into stellar processes and phenomena.

Synonyms

outer atmosphere, sun's atmosphere

Examples of usage

  • The corona of the sun can be observed during eclipses.
  • Scientists study the solar corona to understand solar flares.
  • The corona consists of plasma heated to millions of degrees.

Translations

Translations of the word "corona" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น corona

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เคฐเฅ‹เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Krone

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mahkota

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพั€ะพะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ korona

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒญใƒŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท couronne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ corona

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท taรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ”๋กœ๋‚˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุงุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koruna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ koruna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ† 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krona

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรณrรณna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ำ™ะถ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tac

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ corona

Word origin

The term 'corona' comes from the Latin word 'corona', which means 'crown' or 'halo'. This name was first applied to the outer atmosphere of the sun due to its resemblance to a glowing crown during a solar eclipse. In the context of viruses, the term was adopted in the early 1960s when the first coronaviruses were discovered in animals. The name was again used in 2019 when the novel coronavirus, later named SARS-CoV-2, caused a global pandemic. The use of 'corona' in both contexts reflects its broad application, from celestial bodies to cellular biology, showcasing the diverse fields of science that can share terminologies.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,122, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.