korona

noun

ko·​ro·​na

ˈkōrəˌnȯ

plural korona or koronas

: the basic monetary unit of Hungary from 1892 to 1925

also : a silver coin representing one korona

Word History

Etymology

Hungarian, literally, crown, from Latin corona

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!