Corona (Noun)

Meaning ¹

One or more circles of light seen around a luminous object.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural phenomena.

Hypernyms

• Visible Radiation
• Visible Light

Meaning ²

An electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural phenomena.

Synonyms

• Electric Glow
• St. Elmo's Fire
• Saint Ulmo's Fire
• Saint Ulmo's Light
• Saint Elmo's Light
• Corona Discharge
• Saint Elmo's Fire
• Corposant

Hypernyms

• Electric Arc
• Electric Discharge
• Arc
• Discharge

Meaning ³

(anatomy) any structure that resembles a crown in shape.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Hypernyms

• Complex Body Part
• Bodily Structure
• Body Structure
• Anatomical Structure

Related Words

• Coronary (adjective)

Meaning ⁴

A long cigar with blunt ends.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Meaning ⁵

The outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural phenomena.

Synonyms

• Aureole

Hypernyms

• Radiance
• Glowing

Meaning ⁶

(botany) the trumpet-shaped or cup-shaped outgrowth of the corolla of a daffodil or narcissus flower.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Hypernyms

• Plant Structure