coral
noun
the hard, variously colored, calcareous skeleton secreted by certain marine polyps.
corals
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pluralof coral.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Like modern corals, it may have reproduced through a coordinated release of sperm and eggs into the surrounding water.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026
Maerl beds may closely resemble corals but they are in fact thousands of pieces of free-living calcified seaweed that can interlock to create a carpet brimming with life.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
He eventually succeeded by exposing corals to strong UV rays and other stressors to create extremely resilient organisms that even survived the 2024 bleaching unscathed.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
"Pinpointing where large corals occur means we can better protect them by letting people know where not to anchor their boats or drop pots," Professor Bell said.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 25, 2026
She admired his treasures: corals, insects, seashells, preserved animals, and precious stones.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
