kroner etymology

Etymology:

• From Danish krone, derived from Middle Low German krōne ("crown"), from Old High German krōna ("crown"), from Late Latin corōna ("crown"), from Ancient Greek κόρωνη (korōnē, "crown, wreath").

Meaning:

• A currency unit of Denmark, Norway, Iceland, and Sweden.
• A silver coin formerly used in Austria-Hungary.
• A gold coin formerly used in Germany.
• A Swedish unit of mass equal to 100 grams.

Origin:

• The word "krone" originally referred to a crown or wreath of flowers used as a symbol of power or authority.
• In the 13th century, the term was applied to coins bearing the imprint of a crown.
• Over time, "krone" came to be used as the name for the national currencies of various Scandinavian countries.

kroner relate terms

• krone

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• crown

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• language

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• alacrity

  Etymology The word alacrity comes from the Latin word alacris which means lively

• corroborate

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• Thursday

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• perspicacious

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• Albuquerque

  Etymology Albuquerque is derived from the Spanish name Alburquerque which is probably

• participle

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