Coral (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun
  1. the hard, variously colored, calcareous skeleton secreted by certain marine polyps.
  2. such skeletons collectively, forming reefs, islands, etc.
  3. the solitary or colonial polyp that secretes this calcareous skeleton.
  4. a reddish yellow; light yellowish red; pinkish yellow.
  5. the unimpregnated roe or eggs of the lobster that when boiled take on the color of red coral.
  6. something made of coral, as an ornament, piece of jewelry, or a child's toy.
adjective
  1. made of coral: a coral reef; coral ornamentation.
  2. making coral: a coral polyp.
  3. resembling coral, especially in color; yellowish-red.
noun
  1. a female given name.
noun
  1. any marine mostly colonial coelenterate of the class Anthozoa having a calcareous, horny, or soft skeleton
    • the calcareous or horny material forming the skeleton of certain of these animals
    • (as modifier)
    • a rocklike aggregation of certain of these animals or their skeletons, forming an island or reef
    • (as modifier)
    • an object made of coral, esp a piece of jewellery
    • (as modifier)
    • a deep-pink to yellowish-pink colour
    • (as adjective)
  6. the roe of a lobster or crab, which becomes pink when cooked
    Coral (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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