coral
cor|al /k'ɒrəl, AM k'ɔː-/ (corals)
1 [N-VAR]
Coral is a hard substance formed from the bones of very small sea animals. It is often used to make jewellery.
The women have elaborate necklaces of turquoise and pink coral.
2 [N-COUNT]
Corals are very small sea animals.
3 [COLOUR]
Something that is coral is dark orangey-pink in colour.
...coral lipstick.
...the coral-colored flower buds.cor|al reef (coral reefs)
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A coral reef is a long narrow mass of coral and other substances, the top of which is usually just above or just below the surface of the sea.
An unspoilt coral reef encloses the bay.
1 [N-VAR]
Coral is a hard substance formed from the bones of very small sea animals. It is often used to make jewellery.
The women have elaborate necklaces of turquoise and pink coral.
2 [N-COUNT]
Corals are very small sea animals.
3 [COLOUR]
Something that is coral is dark orangey-pink in colour.
...coral lipstick.
...the coral-colored flower buds.cor|al reef (coral reefs)
[N-COUNT]
A coral reef is a long narrow mass of coral and other substances, the top of which is usually just above or just below the surface of the sea.
An unspoilt coral reef encloses the bay.