Coral (en. Coral)

/koˈral/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Structure of marine organisms that form reefs.
Coral reefs are vital for marine biodiversity.
Los arrecifes de coral son vitales para la biodiversidad marina.
Color between red and orange that resembles that of certain corals.
The dress she wore was of a beautiful coral color.
El vestido que llevaba era de un hermoso color coral.
adjective
Relating to corals.
The coral structure is essential for the oceanic ecosystem.
La estructura coralina es esencial para el ecosistema oceánico.

Etymology

From Latin 'corallium', meaning coral.

Common Phrases and Expressions

coral color
Refers to a reddish-pink tone characteristic of certain corals.
color coral
coral reef
A marine structure built by corals and other organisms.
arrecife de coral

Related Words

coraline
Adjective that describes something related to coral.
coralino
coralist
A person who collects or studies corals.
coralista

Slang Meanings

Colloquially used to describe a healthy skin tone.
That girl has a coral color in her skin, she looks amazing.
Esa chica tiene un color coral en su piel, se ve increíble.