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A piece of red coral.

noun

The definition of coral is a hard skeleton left behind by marine polyps that often forms a larger structure like a reef or an atoll.
Facts About Coral Reefs
- The oldest coral reefs known are Hawaiian reefs which are an estimated 4,265 years old.
- Coral has been called the oldest living organism with a skeleton on the planet.
1. An example of coral is the white hard part of a reef.
2. An example of coral is the pinkish-orange colored hard shell shaped like a twig used to make jewelry.
Coral is defined as a pinkish-orange color.
An example of coral is the Elizabeth Taylor rose.

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coral

the hard, stony skeleton secreted by certain marine polyps (class Anthozoa) and often deposited in extensive masses forming reefs and atolls in tropical seas
any such polyp (esp. order Scleractinia) living singly or in large colonies
a piece of coral, esp. the red kind used in jewelry
the mature ovaries of the lobster
a yellowish red or yellowish pink
also called coral red or coral pink

Origin of coral

Old French from Classical Latin coralium from Classical Greek korallion from uncertain or unknown; perhaps Classical Hebrew (language) g?rál, pebble or Arabic garal, small stone

made of coral
yellowish-red or yellowish-pink

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coral

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a. A rocklike deposit consisting of the calcareous skeletons secreted by various marine invertebrates, chiefly anthozoans. Coral deposits often accumulate to form reefs or islands in warm seas.
b. A polyp or colony of polyps of any of the numerous anthozoans that secrete a hard or flexible skeleton, especially the reef-building hard corals.
c. A polyp or colony of polyps of any of various hydrozoans that secrete hard skeletons, such as the fire corals.
d. The hard skeleton of various corals, especially of red corals of the genus Corallium, used to make jewelry and ornaments.
e. An object made of this material.
A deep or strong pink to moderate red or reddish orange.
The unfertilized eggs of a female lobster, which turn a reddish color when cooked.

adjective

Of a deep or strong pink to moderate red or reddish orange.

Origin of coral

Middle English from Old French from Latin corallium from Greek korallion

coral

top: brain coral

Platygyra daedalea

bottom: gorgonian coral

Paramuricea clavata

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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.

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Noun

(countable and uncountable, plural corals)

(uncountable) A hard substance made of the limestone skeletons of marine polyps.
(countable) A colony of marine polyps.
(countable) A somewhat yellowish pink colour, the colour of red coral.

Adjective

(not comparable)

Made of coral.
Having the yellowish pink colour of coral.

Origin

From Old French coral (French corail), from Latin corallium, from Ancient Greek κοράλλιον (korallion, “coral”).

Proper noun

A female given name.

Usage notes

Used since the end of the 19th century, mostly in the UK.

Origin

From coral.

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