Meaning ofcoronain English

Noun

1. upper portion of body parts; crownlike structure
2. luminous atmosphere of the Sun or stars
3. ring or appendage resembling a crown on organisms
   The sun's corona is visible during a total solar eclipse.
4. fringe of surface projections on coronaviruses
   The corona of the virus helps it attach to host cells.
5. rotifer's head organ for locomotion
   The rotifer uses its corona to move through the water.
6. luminous effect from electrical discharge; bluish glow
   The corona surrounding the high-voltage wire produced a bright glow.
7. optical ring around celestial bodies (Sun, Moon)
   The corona around the moon was visible during the lunar eclipse.
8. mineral zone surrounding another mineral; radial arrangement
   The mineral's corona was formed by a radial arrangement of crystals.
9. papular lesions on the scalp (syphilis); a crown-like shape
   The doctor examined the corona on the patient's scalp.
10. a Roman reward for service; a garland
    The Roman general was awarded a corona for his bravery.
11. a coronavirus strain (informal)
    The new corona strain is highly contagious.
12. a disease caused by coronavirus (COVID-19)
    The government implemented measures to combat the spread of corona.
13. a poetic series of connected sonnets
    The poet wrote a beautiful corona to express her love.