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Definition of krone

krone

/ˈkroʊ.nə/
kro · ne
Plural:kroner
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• noun

1

The standard monetary unit of Denmark (including Greenland and the Faroe Islands) and Norway, divided into 100 øre.

Example

"The Norwegian krone strengthened against the euro following the central bank's interest rate decision."

2

A former gold coin of the German Empire worth ten marks, or the former basic monetary unit of Austria-Hungary and Austria prior to 1925.

Example

"The numismatist examined an early twentieth-century Austro-Hungarian silver krone under a magnifying glass."

Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'krone' with its homophone 'crone' (an old woman). Notice also its distinct Scandinavian plural 'kroner' (used for Danish and Norwegian currencies), in contrast to Swedish 'krona' (plural 'kronor') and Icelandic 'króna' (plural 'krónur').

• Rhymes for krone

• Nearby Words

krishna river
krka falls
krona
krone
krushuna
krypton
kryptonite

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from Danish, Norwegian, and German 'Krone' (literally 'crown'), ultimately deriving from Latin 'corona' ('garland, crown').

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