Coronary
/ˈkɔːr.ə.nɛr.i/noun
Relating to the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle.
Did you know?The term 'coronary' comes from the Latin word for 'crown', linking it to the life-giving power of the heart and its royal symbolism.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
coronarius
“Relating to a crown or garland.”
Old French
Old French
coronaire
“Pertaining to a crown.”
Medieval Latin
Medieval Latin
coronarium
“Referring to the crown, often linked to authority.”
Modern English
English
coronary
“Describing the arteries supplying blood to the heart, invoking a sense of royal importance.”
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