# krona

Pronunciation: say "KROH-nuh" US /ˈkɹoʊnə/, UK /ˈkɹəʊnə/

## Noun

1. The official currency of Sweden.
   - Simple: The money used in Sweden.
   - _The krona weakened against the euro after the central bank's announcement._
   - _Tourists often carry a few hundred kronor for small purchases in the city._

## Origin

Borrowed from Swedish krona ("crown"). It is a doublet of corona, crown, korona, koruna, króna, and krone.

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