As a proper noun coral
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As an adjective coralloid is
having the shape or form of coral.
As a noun coralloid is
a small node of calcite, aragonite or gypsum that forms on surfaces in caves, especially limestone caves.
coral
Noun
(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.
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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.
Adjective
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Made of coral.
Having the yellowish pink colour of coral.
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See also
* atoll
* barrier reef
* dactylozooid
* fringing reef
* gonophore
* gorgonian
* Great Barrier Reef
* madrepore
* millepore
* sea fan
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coralloid
English
Adjective
(-)
Having the shape or form of coral.
Synonyms
* coralloidal
Noun
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A small node of calcite, aragonite or gypsum that forms on surfaces in caves, especially limestone caves.
Synonyms
* cave popcorn
Hypernyms
* speleothem
