coral

IPA: kˈɔrʌɫ

noun

  • (countable) Any of many species of marine invertebrates in the class Anthozoa, most of which build hard calcium carbonate skeletons and form colonies, or a colony belonging to one of those species.
  • (uncountable) A hard substance made of the skeletons of these organisms.
  • (countable) A somewhat yellowish orange-pink colour; the colour of red coral (Corallium rubrum) of the Mediterranean Sea, commonly used as an ornament or gem.
  • The ovaries of a cooked lobster; so called from their colour.
  • (historical) A piece of coral, usually fitted with small bells and other appurtenances, used by children as a plaything.
  • A census-designated place in McHenry County, Illinois, United States.
  • A female given name from English.

adjective

  • Made of coral.
  • Having the orange-pink colour of coral.
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