coralnoun [ U ]
uk/ˈkɒr.əl/us/ˈkɔːr.əl/C2 a substance like rock, formed in the sea by groups of particular types of small animal, often used in jewellery:
a coral bracelet/necklace
a colour between orange and pink
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Sea creatures
- abalone
- amphipod
- barnacle
- bivalve
- cephalopod
- crab
- crayfish
- crustacean
- cuttlefish
- echinoderm
- mollusc
- mussel
- octopus
- oyster
- periwinkle
- shipworm
- shrimp
- squid
- starfish
- teredo
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coraladjective
uk/ˈkɒr.əl/us/ˈkɔːr.əl/having a colour between orange and pink:
Paul wore pale grey trousers with a coral T-shirt and black jacket.
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Less common colours
- aquamarine
- azure
- beige
- blood red
- burgundy
- burnish
- cerulean
- chestnut
- earth colour
- ginger
- khaki
- magenta
- maroon
- ochre
- peach
- raw sienna
- ruddy
- russet
- sage green
- violet
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