noun
the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere
Synonyms
Examples
- visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse
noun
(botany) the trumpet-shaped or cup-shaped outgrowth of the corolla of a daffodil or narcissus flower
noun
an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere
Synonyms
corona discharge
corposant
St. Elmo's fire
Saint Elmo's fire
Saint Elmo's light
Saint Ulmo's fire
Saint Ulmo's light
electric glow
noun
one or more circles of light seen around a luminous object
noun
(anatomy) any structure that resembles a crown in shape
noun
a long cigar with blunt ends