bioherm
/ˈbʌɪəʊˌhəːm/Geology
noun
A deposit consisting of the calcareous skeletal remains of corals or other sedentary organisms, specifically one in the shape of a mound or dome.
Origin
1920s. From bio- + ancient Greek ἕρμα sunken rock, reef (of unknown origin): compare quot. 1928.
- Secernentea
- secession
- secessional
- secessionism
- secessionist
- Sechuana
- Seckel
- seclude
- secluded
- seclusion
- seclusionist
- seclusive
- Seconal
- second
- second Adam
- Second Advent
- secondarily
- secondariness
- secondary
- secondary articulation
- secondary boycott
- secondary colour
- secondary evidence
- secondary feather
- secondary industry