Coral
Feminine given name
Coral refers to marine invertebrates that form colonies in warm seas, secreting calcium carbonate to build hard, branching structures.
These accumulated skeletons create coral reefs—among Earth's most biodiverse ecosystems.
The word extends to the pinkish-orange color of certain corals: coral lipstick, a coral sunset.
As jewelry, coral has been prized for millennia.
The reef was teeming with fish and bright coral formations.
Underwater rock or coral formation
- polypFleshy membrane projection
- atollRing-shaped reef island
- bleachingChemical color removal
- colonyDependent territorial settlement
symbiosis · lagoon · barrier · calcium · carbonate · tentacles · plankton · spawning
Small pierced ornaments for stringing
- necklaceNeck-worn ornament
- cameoBrief guest appearance
- MediterraneanSea between Europe, Africa, Asia
- preciousHighly esteemed, greatly valued
harvesting · carving · cabochon · polished · strand · pendant · brooch · earrings
Pale red hue
- orangeCitrus with segments
- salmonPink-fleshed migratory fish
- peachFuzzy stone fruit
- blushFacial reddening from emotion
lipstick · nail polish · rouge · terracotta · warm · hue · palette · swatch
Pertaining to women
- baby nameChosen title for newborn
- given namePersonal name from birth
- surnameHereditary family identifier
- characterNature, symbol, or role
Nemo · Finding Nemo · reef tank · aquarium · marine park
reef
Underwater rock or coral formation
colony · symbiosis · lagoon · barrier · calcium · carbonate · tentacles · plankton · spawning · cnidarian
beads
Small pierced ornaments for stringing
- necklaceNeck-worn ornament
- cameoBrief guest appearance
- MediterraneanSea between Europe, Africa, Asia
precious · harvesting · carving · cabochon · polished · strand · pendant · brooch · earrings · vintage
pink
Pale red hue
blush · lipstick · nail polish · rouge · terracotta · warm · hue · palette · swatch · tint
feminine
Pertaining to women
- baby nameChosen title for newborn
- given namePersonal name from birth
- surnameHereditary family identifier
character · Nemo · Finding Nemo · reef tank · aquarium · marine park
Coralalgae
Primitive aquatic photosynthesizers
parrotfish · seaweed · open ocean · deep sea · plankton
- coral reefCalcium carbonate marine ecosystem
- coral islandsLand formed by reef organisms
- coral snakeVenomous striped serpent
- coral reef protectionConserving colonial marine habitats
- brain coralRidged colonial sea animal
- coral bleachingStress-induced reef discoloration