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Definition of krona

krona

/ˈkroʊnə/
kro · na
Plural:kronor
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krona Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The standard monetary unit of Sweden, formerly subdivided into 100 öre.

Example

"The Swedish krona strengthened against the euro following the central bank's interest rate announcement."

2

The standard monetary unit of Iceland (spelled króna in Icelandic), formerly subdivided into 100 aurar.

Example

"Travelers to Reykjavik should check the current exchange rate for the Icelandic krona before booking their accommodations."

Word Nuance & Usage

The plural form varies by country: the Swedish krona takes the plural 'kronor', whereas the Icelandic króna takes the plural 'krónur' (and the related Danish and Norwegian currency is spelled 'krone' with the plural 'kroner').

• Rhymes for krona

• Nearby Words

krishna
krishna river
krka falls
krona
krone
krushuna
krypton

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Swedish krona and Icelandic króna, both meaning 'crown' and ultimately derived from Latin corona ('crown, garland').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Krona. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/krona
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