Meaning & Definition of word "Krona"

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    Krona

    /ˈkroʊ.nə/

    noun:

    • 1. The basic unit of currency in Sweden.
      • Example: I exchanged my dollars for kronor before my trip to Sweden.
    • 2. The basic unit of currency in Iceland, known as the Icelandic króna.
      • Example: The price of the book was 2000 króna at the local shop.
    • 3. A crown or coronet; often used in a historical context to refer to royal insignia.
      • Example: The king's krona was made of solid gold and adorned with precious jewels.

    Etymology

    From Swedish 'krona', meaning 'crown'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    krona valuta:

    Swedish currency system.

    krona och ören:

    Refers to kronor and öre, the division of currency.

    Related Words

    öre:

    The subdivision of the Swedish krona.

    crown:

    A headpiece worn by a monarch, relating to the meaning of 'krona'.

    Slang Meanings of krona

    Meaning: Referring to cash in general.

    Example Sentence: I don't have any krona on me right now.

    Meaning: Used informally to denote wealth.

    Example Sentence: That guy's got a lot of krona.