"Crone" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A crone is an old woman, typically one who is witch-like in appearance or behavior, often depicted as being ugly, haggard, and mean-spirited. In folklore and mythology, a crone is often the third stage of a woman's life, following maidenhood and motherhood, and is associated with wisdom, darkness, and the supernatural.
Cromolyn is a medication that belongs to a class of compounds called mast cell stabilizers. It works by stabilizing mast cells, which are a type of immune cell in the body, and prevents them from releasing histamine, a chemical that causes allergy symptoms such as itching, sneezing, and congestion. Cromolyn is often used to treat conditions such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, and eczema. It is available in both oral and nasal spray forms.
Cromwellian refers to the policies or practices characteristic of Oliver Cromwell, an English statesman and military leader who ruled England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1653 to 1658. Specifically, it can describe measures that are harsh, authoritarian, or suppressive, as Cromwell was known for his strict enforcement of Puritan values and his use of force to maintain his rule.
Cron is a time-based job scheduler in Unix-like operating systems. It allows users to schedule commands or scripts to run at a specified time or interval, such as daily, weekly, or monthly. Cron jobs can be used to automate various tasks, including system maintenance, data backups, and report generation. The cron daemon reads a set of system files and executes the specified commands at the designated times. The word "cron" comes from the Greek word "chronos", meaning time.
A cronjob is a task or job that is scheduled to run at a specific time or interval on a computer. It is a feature of Unix-like operating systems, including Linux and macOS, as well as some IBM mainframe operating systems. The term "cron" comes from the Greek word for "time", and a "job" is a task that is scheduled to run at a specific time.<br><br>Cronjobs are typically used to automate system maintenance tasks, such as backing up data, running scripts, or updating software. They can also be used to send emails or notifications at a specific time, or to trigger other tasks or events.<br><br>A cronjob is defined by a file containing a list of tasks, known as a crontab (short for "cron table"). The crontab is read by the cron daemon, a background process that periodically scans the crontab for changes and schedules tasks accordingly.<br><br>Cronjobs are often used in web development to automate tasks such as:<br><br> Running scripts to update database data<br> Sending email notifications<br> Updating website content<br> Running backups<br> Scheduling tasks to be run at a specific time<br><br>For example, a cronjob might be set up to run a script every night at 1am to update the website's database with new content.
Cronkite is a noun. It refers to Walter Cronkite, a famous American journalist and news anchor who was known for his integrity, fairness, and objective reporting. He was often mentioned alongside Edward R. Murrow and other prominent journalists of his time. A "Cronkite" is also an idiomatic expression that means someone who is considered authoritative, impartial, and trustworthy, especially in the field of journalism.
Cronstedtite is a rare mineral species of iron-magnesium silicate, with the chemical formula (Fe,Mg)2Si3O7(OH)2·H2O. It is typically found in metamorphic and igneous rocks, particularly in areas where iron-rich fluids have reacted with silicate minerals. Cronstedtite is named after the Swedish chemist Axel Fredrik Cronstedt, who first discovered it in 1762.
Crony refers to a person who is closely associated with a powerful or influential leader or government official, often in a way that involves favoritism, nepotism, or corrupt dealings. A crony may be a business partner, friend, or family member who has gained an unfair advantage or special treatment through their relationship with a person in power.