Coral: meaning, definitions and examples

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coral

 

[ หˆkษ’rษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

underwater ecosystem

Coral is a marine invertebrate that forms large colonies of polyps, which secrete a hard exoskeleton of calcium carbonate. These colonies create coral reefs, which are essential ecosystems for marine life.

Synonyms

polyp, reef-building coral, stony coral

Examples of usage

  • Snorkeling in the coral reefs was an amazing experience.
  • The coral reefs are home to a diverse range of marine species.
Context #2 | Noun

color

Coral is a pinkish or reddish shade, resembling the color of the inside of a certain sea creature also called a coral.

Synonyms

peachy, pinkish-red

Examples of usage

  • She painted her room in a lovely coral color.
  • The dress had beautiful coral accents.

Translations

Translations of the word "coral" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coral

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‚เค‚เค—เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Koralle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ karang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพั€ะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ koral

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒณใ‚ด (sango)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท corail

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ coral

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mercan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฐํ˜ธ (sanho)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุฌุงู† (murjฤn)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ korรกl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ korรกl

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Š็‘š (shฤnhรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ koral

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรณrall

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐั€ะถะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ˜ (korali)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™rcan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ coral

Etymology

The word 'coral' originates from the Latin word 'corallium' and the Greek word 'korallion', referring to the precious red coral or the hard skeleton secreted by marine polyps. Corals have been used for jewelry and decorative purposes for centuries, with ancient civilizations believing in the protective and healing properties of coral.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,860 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.