krona

[ kroh-nuh ]

noun,plural kro·nor

[kroh-nawr]. /ˈkroʊ nɔr/.

a silver and cupronickel coin and monetary unit of Sweden, equal to 100 öre. Abbreviation: Kr., kr.
the monetary unit of the Faeroe Islands, equal to 100 öre. Abbreviation: Kr., kr.

Origin of krona

1870–75; <Swedish <Medieval Latin corōna;see króna

Other definitions for króna (2 of 2)

króna

[ kroh-nuh ]

noun,plural kró·nur

[kroh-ner]. /ˈkroʊ nər/.

a nickel-brass or aluminum coin and monetary unit of Iceland, equal to 100 aurar. Abbreviation: Kr., kr.

Origin of króna

1885–90; <Icelandic <Medieval Latin corōna gold coin (so called because it bore the imprint of a crown); see crown

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How to use krona in a sentence

The Icelandic kroner was introduced in 1922 at parity with the Danish krona and has since then lost 95.95% of its value.
How Well is Iceland Doing? | Megan McArdle | January 22, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
Admittedly, saying the awful U.S. dollar isn't as lethal as, say, the busted Icelandic krona isn't saying much.
Why the Dollar Surge Won't Last | Paul Kedrosky | October 29, 2008 | THE DAILY BEAST
The only rejoicing to be found was in expat hangouts, where dollars, recently worth 70 krona, were suddenly worth 150.
No One’s Eating Apple Pie Anymore | Arianne Cohen | October 28, 2008 | THE DAILY BEAST
At the beginning of the autumn term he arrived in Upsala hungry and with one krona in his pocket.
August Strindberg, the Spirit of Revolt | L. (Lizzy) Lind-af-Hageby

British Dictionary definitions for krona (1 of 2)

krona

/ (ˈkrəʊnə) /

nounplural kronor (ˈkrəʊnə)

the standard monetary unit of Sweden, divided into 100 öre

British Dictionary definitions for króna (2 of 2)

króna

/ (ˈkrəʊnə) /

nounplural -nur (-nə)

the standard monetary unit of Iceland, divided into 100 aurar

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