cor·al·line (kôr  -l n, -l n , k r-)adj. 1. Of, consisting of, or producing coral. 2. Resembling coral, especially in color. n. 1. Any of various red algae of the family Corallinaceae whose fronds are covered with calcareous deposits. 2. Any of various organisms that resemble coral, such as certain bryozoans or hydrozoans. [French corallin, from Late Latin corall nus, from Latin corallium, coral; see coral.] |
coralline [ˈkɒrəˌlaɪn]
adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) Also coralloid of, relating to, or resembling coral
2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Colours) of the colour of coral
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) any of various red algae impregnated with calcium carbonate, esp any of the genus Corallina
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any of various animals that resemble coral, such as certain sponges
[from Late Latin corallīnus coral red, from Latin corāllium coral]
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