crones

Definition of cronesnext
plural of crone
as in hags
a mean or ugly old woman a run-down house that was inhabited by a cantankerous crone who kept to herself

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Noun
  • Our conjure drives the cinematic imagination of Americans like the hags who ride our backs during our darkest nightmares.
    Essence, Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Rather than hang out with the two old hags, Cherry decides to try her luck on the stand-up paddleboards with Brigitte and Daniel, but quickly loses her balance.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The growing popularity of Etsy witches is what caught the attention of Rohit Thawani, 44, who works at an advertising agency in Los Angeles.
    Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 26 Dec. 2025
  • In Chiloé Island, Chile, NPR's Michele Kelemen noticed many stores selling images of witches.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 18 Dec. 2025
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“Crones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crones. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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