coral

noun

cor·al | \ ˈkȯr-əl

, ˈkär-\

Definition of coral

1a : the calcareous or horny skeletal deposit produced by anthozoan or rarely hydrozoan polyps especially : a richly red precious coral secreted by a gorgonian (genus Corallium)

b : a polyp or polyp colony together with its membranes and skeleton

2 : a piece of coral and especially of red coral

3a : a bright reddish ovary (as of a lobster or scallop)

b : a deep pink

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brightly colored fishes swimming among the coral

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And those are the exact reason's Living coral is so applicable in the home and design space. — Hannah Morrill, ELLE Decor, "Pantone Just Released Their Color of the Year for 2019," 5 Dec. 2018 Some scientists believe that using CRISPR technology to genetically edit coral could be the best hope for saving reefs in the future. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "This Robot Will Hunt Lionfish to Save Coral Reefs," 27 Aug. 2018 Yes, coral is the subject here, but innovation is the powerful through line — from idea to implementation to positive change. — Susan Faust, San Francisco Chronicle, "Roundup of new children’s books," 24 May 2018 Each room has a color scheme, so our bedroom has purples, our bathroom is pink, our front entrance is coral and blue, and our kitchen is blue. — Jessica Leigh Mattern, Country Living, "10 Things You Should Know About Charleston Blogger Julia Engel," 17 May 2018 Their floral appearance notwithstanding, corals are animals. — Ben Goldfarb, Smithsonian, "Illuminating the Ocean’s Teeming Twilight Zone, Before It Disappears," 14 Apr. 2018 After the 2016 bleaching event, experts noticed that some corals were more resilient than others. — Washington Post, "In the Seychelles, coral reefs face climate change threat," 19 Mar. 2018 Finally, the coral in the area is surprisingly pristine. — Laura Ratliff, Condé Nast Traveler, "5 Best Day Trips from Dubai," 4 Mar. 2018 There, the duo snorkeled above vibrant coral reefs, hiked through the rainforest, and kayaked to nearby lagoons and islands—all the while making sure to squeeze in daily massages. — Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, "Inside Eliana Gil Rodriguez’s Escape to a “Pristine Paradise” in the Philippines," 17 Jan. 2019

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