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Uncommoncoral
The correct spelling is coral.
How to pronounce coral
/ˈkɒɹəl/
nounIPA: /ˈkɒɹəl/
Say it like: Cor-al
The correct spelling is coral. A hard substance made of the limestone skeletons of marine polyps.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A hard substance made of the limestone skeletons of marine polyps.
- 2.A colony of marine polyps.
- 3.A somewhat yellowish pink colour, the colour of red coral.
- 4.The ovaries of a cooked lobster; so called from their colour.
- 5.A piece of coral, usually fitted with small bells and other appurtenances, used by children as a plaything.
adjective
- 1.Made of coral.
- 2.Having the yellowish pink colour of coral.
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