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kroon

(krōn)

n. pl. kroon·i (krō′nē)

The primary unit of currency in Estonia before the adoption of the euro.

[Estonian, from German Krone, from Middle High German krōn, krōne, from Old High German korōna, from Latin corōna, crown (from the crown printed on the coin); see crown.]

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kroon

(kruːn)

n, pl kroons or krooni (ˈkruːnɪ)

(Currencies) the former standard monetary unit of Estonia, divided into 100 senti

[Estonian kron, from German Krone krone²]

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