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coral
1[ kawr-uhl, kor- ]
noun
- the hard, variously colored, calcareous skeleton secreted by certain marine polyps.
- such skeletons collectively, forming reefs, islands, etc.
- the solitary or colonial polyp that secretes this calcareous skeleton.
- a reddish yellow; light yellowish red; pinkish yellow.
- the unimpregnated roe or eggs of the lobster that when boiled take on the color of red coral.
- something made of coral, as an ornament, piece of jewelry, or a child's toy.
adjective
- made of coral:
a coral reef; coral ornamentation.
- making coral:
a coral polyp.
- resembling coral, especially in color; yellowish-red.
Coral
2[ kawr-uhl, kor- ]
noun
- a female given name.
coral
/ ˈ°ìÉ’°ùÉ™±ô /
noun
- any marine mostly colonial coelenterate of the class Anthozoa having a calcareous, horny, or soft skeleton See also stony coral sea fan
- the calcareous or horny material forming the skeleton of certain of these animals
- ( as modifier ) See also red coral
a coral reef
- a rocklike aggregation of certain of these animals or their skeletons, forming an island or reef
- ( as modifier )
a coral island
- an object made of coral, esp a piece of jewellery
- ( as modifier )
a coral necklace
- a deep-pink to yellowish-pink colour
- ( as adjective )
coral lipstick
- the roe of a lobster or crab, which becomes pink when cooked
coral
/ °ìô°ù′ə±ô /
- Any of numerous small, sedentary cnidarians (coelenterates) of the class Anthozoa. Corals often form massive colonies in shallow sea water and secrete a cup-shaped skeleton of calcium carbonate, which they can retreat into when in danger. Corals are related to the sea anemones and have stinging tentacles around the mouth opening that are used to catch prey.
- A hard, stony substance consisting of the skeletons of these animals. It is typically white, pink, or reddish and can form large reefs that support an abundance of ocean fish.
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of coral1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of coral1
Example Sentences
In January, for example, researchers found corals, sponges and even giant sea spiders some 750 feet under the waves — all suddenly unearthed when a glacier broke free during a Schmidt Ocean Institute voyage.
Covered with seagrass and interspersed with small coral reefs, the bank is among the largest submerged ocean plateaus in the world — less than 33 feet deep in some areas.
The group had been on board the sightseeing vessel, viewing coral reefs off the resort town of Hurghada.
The city of Hurghada is located to the south-east of Cairo - a tourist destination which is known both for its beaches and coral reefs.
Hurghada is a popular tourist destination, with its coastline known for its beaches and coral reefs.
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