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coral

[ˈkɒrəl]

coral Definition

  • 1a hard, stony substance formed by the skeletons of small sea animals called polyps, often used in jewelry and decoration
  • 2a pinkish-yellow colour

Using coral: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "coral" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She wore a necklace made of coral.

  • Example

    The walls were painted in a soft coral shade.

  • Example

    The coral reefs are home to many different species of fish.

coral Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for coral

Phrases with coral

  • a ridge of rock in the sea formed by the growth and deposit of coral

    Example

    The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world.

  • a venomous snake with distinctive red, yellow, and black bands

    Example

    The coral snake is one of the most venomous snakes in North America.

  • an island formed by the accumulation of coral

    Example

    The Maldives is a chain of coral islands in the Indian Ocean.

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Summary: coral in Brief

Coral [ˈkɒrəl] is a hard, stony substance formed by the skeletons of small sea animals called polyps. It is often used in jewelry and decoration, and also refers to a pinkish-yellow color. Coral can be found in coral reefs, which are ridges of rock formed by coral growth, and in coral islands, which are formed by the accumulation of coral.

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