cruna

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Italian

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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