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2. coral
noun. ['ˈkɔrəl'] a variable color averaging a deep pink.
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- coral (English)
- κοράλλιον (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
3. coral
adjective. ['ˈkɔrəl'] of a strong pink to yellowish-pink color.
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- coral (English)
- κοράλλιον (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
4. coral
noun. ['ˈkɔrəl'] marine colonial polyp characterized by a calcareous skeleton; masses in a variety of shapes often forming reefs.
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Etymology
- coral (English)
- κοράλλιον (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
5. coral
noun. ['ˈkɔrəl'] unfertilized lobster roe; reddens in cooking; used as garnish or to color sauces.
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- coral (English)
- κοράλλιον (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
6. coral
noun. ['ˈkɔrəl'] the hard stony skeleton of a Mediterranean coral that has a delicate red or pink color and is used for jewelry.
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- coral (English)
- κοράλλιον (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
7. reef
noun. ['ˈriːf'] a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water.
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- reef (English)
- ref (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. reef
verb. ['ˈriːf'] roll up (a portion of a sail) in order to reduce its area.
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- reef (English)
- ref (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. reef
verb. ['ˈriːf'] lower and bring partially inboard.
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- reef (English)
- ref (Middle English (1100-1500))