Meaning: crown
Root word: Latin corona, coronare
Roots with similar meanings:
Roots with opposite meanings:
Roots that could be confused:
- cor– meaning “heart”
- corn– meaning “horn”
Notes:
Derived English Words
Commonly encountered words are in bold.
Corona: The outermost layer of the sun’s atmosphere, visible during a solar eclipse; also refers to a crown or garland worn on the head.
Coronatation: The ceremony of crowning a sovereign or a monarch, symbolizing their formal investiture with royal authority.
Crown: A circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority; also used metaphorically to refer to something that is the highest or most significant.
Incoronate: To crown; to invest with royal authority or to give a crown to someone.
Coronary: Relating to the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart muscle; often used in medical contexts, such as coronary artery disease.
Coroner: An official responsible for investigating deaths, particularly those happening under unusual circumstances, to determine the cause of death.
Coronet: A small crown, typically worn by nobles or royalty, often indicating rank or status.
Coroniform: Shaped like a crown; having a crown-like appearance.
Coronal: Pertaining to or resembling a crown; in anatomy, it often refers to the coronal plane, which divides the body into anterior and posterior sections.
Coronilla: A genus of flowering plants in the legume family, often used in botanical contexts.
Other Uses
Corona Borealis: A northern constellation, also known as the “Northern Crown.” It is named for its crown-like shape and is located in the northern celestial hemisphere. Corona Borealis is comprised of a semi-circular arrangement of stars, with its brightest star being Alpha Coronae Borealis, also known as Gemma. The constellation is associated with various myths and legends, often representing a crown or wreath.
Links
List of Greek and Latin roots in English – Wikipedia
Other Roots Used in These Words
| Root | Meaning |
| bore- | north |
| -form | shape |
| in- | in, on |
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