coral
/ˈkɒɹəl//ˈkɔɹəl/
noun
- 1
A hard substance made of the limestone skeletons of marine polyps.
- 2
A colony of marine polyps.
- 3
A somewhat yellowish pink colour, the colour of red coral.
- 4
The ovaries of a cooked lobster; so called from their colour.
- 5
A piece of coral, usually fitted with small bells and other appurtenances, used by children as a plaything.
adjective
- 1
Made of coral.
- 2
Having the yellowish pink colour of coral.
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