coralline
1 of 2noun
cor·al·line ˈkȯr-ə-ˌlīn 
ˈkär-
1
: a coralline red alga
2
: a bryozoan or hydroid that resembles a coral
coralline
2 of 2adjective
1
: of, relating to, or resembling coral
2
: of, relating to, or being any of a family (Corallinaceae) of calcareous red algae
Example Sentences
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Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 15 June 2022 Each monument had a different articulation and construction, and the exteriors were often hard coralline limestone, while softer globigerina limestone use used for a more delicate and ornate interior. Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 8 Apr. 2021 The three largest islands are the sandy isthmus of Lamu itself, the coralline Manda, and the mysterious Pate, which is only accessible at high tide. Peter Browne, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2021 The researchers who conducted this study suggest that their new results might show a larger impact because of the presence of crustose coralline algae in the ecosystem, which can alter the balance of carbonate ions. Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 16 Mar. 2018 Adey’s initial work with corallines was establishing worldwide diversity. Wendy Mitman Clarke, Smithsonian, 8 Mar. 2017 Adey’s initial work with corallines was establishing worldwide diversity. Wendy Mitman Clarke, Smithsonian, 8 Mar. 2017 See More
Noun
The Chagossians took a launch to Île du Coin, where three of the group had been born, and waded onto the smooth, coralline sand. Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 15 June 2022 Each monument had a different articulation and construction, and the exteriors were often hard coralline limestone, while softer globigerina limestone use used for a more delicate and ornate interior. Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 8 Apr. 2021 The three largest islands are the sandy isthmus of Lamu itself, the coralline Manda, and the mysterious Pate, which is only accessible at high tide. Peter Browne, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2021 The researchers who conducted this study suggest that their new results might show a larger impact because of the presence of crustose coralline algae in the ecosystem, which can alter the balance of carbonate ions. Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 16 Mar. 2018 Adey’s initial work with corallines was establishing worldwide diversity. Wendy Mitman Clarke, Smithsonian, 8 Mar. 2017 Adey’s initial work with corallines was establishing worldwide diversity. Wendy Mitman Clarke, Smithsonian, 8 Mar. 2017 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective
French, from feminine of corallin coral-like, from Middle French, from Late Latin corallinus, from Latin corallium
First Known Use
Noun
1543, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective
circa 1633, in the meaning defined at sense 1