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ko·​ro·​na | \ ˈkōrəˌnȯ \
plural korona or koronas

Definition of korona

: the basic monetary unit of Hungary from 1892 to 1925 also : a silver coin representing one korona

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History and Etymology for korona

Hungarian, literally, crown, from Latin corona

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“Korona.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/korona. Accessed 1 Jul. 2022.

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