CRONE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
an ugly evil-looking old woman
Synonyms
Hag, Beldame, Crone, Witch, Beldam
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "crone" comes from French charogne, which comes from Old French carogne.
🔗 Related Words
carrion – A related word in the same word family.
crony – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
French culinary terms dominate English cooking vocabulary because of Norman influence.