Meaning & use
coral
A hard, often colorful substance formed by the skeletons of small marine animals, building reefs in warm seas.
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Divers marveled at the vivid coral covering the shallow reef near the shore.
Rising ocean temperatures have caused widespread bleaching of coral around the world.
A note on using this word
Coral is also used as a color name for a warm pinkish-orange shade inspired by the substance.
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