Coral ( noun , adjective )

(As a noun)

Coral ( noun )

1. A hard, stony substance formed from the skeletons of certain marine polyps.
2. A reddish or pinkish color.
3. A reef or island formed of coral.

Origin:

Middle english coralle, from old french corail, from latin corallum, from greek korallion.

Examples:

1. Coral reefs are diverse underwater ecosystems held together by calcium carbonate structures secreted by coral.
2. The coral necklace was a beautiful shade of pink.
3. The island was made entirely of coral.
4. Coral is an important source of food and income for millions of people.
5. The coral reefs are dying due to rising temperatures and pollution.

(As an adjective)

Coral ( adjective )

1. A hard, stony substance formed from the skeletons of certain marine polyps.
2. A reddish or pinkish color.
3. A reef or island formed of coral.

Origin:

Middle english coralle, from old french corail, from latin corallum, from greek korallion.

Examples:

1. Coral reefs are diverse underwater ecosystems held together by calcium carbonate structures secreted by coral.
2. The coral necklace was a beautiful shade of pink.
3. The island was made entirely of coral.
4. Coral is an important source of food and income for millions of people.
5. The coral reefs are dying due to rising temperatures and pollution.