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coralliferous

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[kawr-uh-lif-er-uhs, kor-] / ˌkɔr əˈlɪf ər əs, ˌkɒr- /

adjective

  1. containing or bearing coral; producing coral.

Etymology

Origin of coralliferous

1870–75; < Latin corāll ( ium ) coral + -i- + -ferous

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The lowlands have a rich soil; in lower parts of the highlands raised coralliferous limestone with a light covering of soil appears, and in the higher parts the soil is entirely of clay and silt.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" by Various

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