cruna

Italian

Etymology

Probably from a Vulgar Latin corūna[1][2], from Classical Latin corōna (“garland, wreath, crown”)[3], whence also Italian corona.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkru.na/
  • Rhymes: -una

Noun

cruna f (plural crune)

  1. eye, scarf (of a needle)

References
  1. cruna in sapere.it – De Agostini Editore
  2. Pianigiani, Ottorino (1907), “cruna”, in Vocabolario etimologico della lingua italiana (in Italian), Rome: Albrighi & Segati
  3. cruna in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana
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