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coral lily
nounLow
/ˈkɒr.əl ˈlɪl.i/A perennial flowering plant of the genus Lilium, known for its orange or reddish-orange, trumpet-shaped flowers that resemble coral in colour.
coral pink
nounLow-Medium
/ˈkɒr.əl pɪŋk/A light to medium pink colour with a hint of orange, resembling the shade of certain tropical corals.
coral plant
nounC1
/ˈkɒrəl plɑːnt/A name for various tropical and subtropical plants with bright coral-coloured or red tubular flowers, particularly those of the genus Russelia (Firecracker plant) or Jatropha multifida (Coral bush).
coral reef
nounB1
/ˈkɒrəl riːf/A structure in shallow, warm seas composed of calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming a habitat for many marine species.
coral sea
nounC1
/ˌkɒr.əl ˈsiː/A marginal sea of the southwestern Pacific Ocean, bordered by northeast Australia, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and New Caledonia, named for its numerous coral reefs and atolls.
coral snake
nounLow
/ˈkɒr.əl ˌsneɪk/A venomous snake of the Americas, characterized by brightly coloured bands, typically of red, yellow (or white), and black.
coral springs
nounLow (Proper Noun)
/ˌkɒr.əl ˈsprɪŋz/A proper noun referring to a specific city in Broward County, Florida, United States.
coral tree
nounC1
/ˈkɒr.əl triː/Any of various trees, especially of the genus Erythrina, having showy clusters of red or coral-coloured flowers.
coral trout
nounLow
/ˈkɒr.əl traʊt/A vividly coloured marine fish found in tropical Indo-Pacific waters, particularly of the genus Plectropomus.
coral vine
nounLow
/ˈkɒr.əl vaɪn/A climbing plant (Antigonon leptopus) with clusters of pink or white flowers and heart-shaped leaves.
coralberry
nounLow
/ˈkɒr.əlˌber.i/A small shrub native to North America, known for its bright red berries that persist through winter.
coralline
adjectivenounC2
/ˈkɒr.ə.laɪn/Resembling or relating to coral, especially in texture, form, or colour.
corallite
nounLow (Scientific/Term)
/ˈkɒr.ə.laɪt/The cup-like skeletal structure secreted by an individual coral polyp, forming the basic unit of a coral colony.
coralroot
nounLow
/ˈkɒrəlruːt/A leafless, saprophytic orchid (genus Corallorhiza) that derives nutrients from decaying organic matter, characterized by a root system resembling coral.
coram nobis
nounVery Low
/ˌkɒ.rəm ˈnəʊ.bɪs/A rare legal writ (order from a court) used to correct a fundamental error in a previous judgment, where no other remedy is available.
corantijn
nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete
/ˌkɒrənˈtaɪn/A historical term for a lively, triple-meter dance originating in the 17th century; also a former Dutch name for the Courantyne/Corantijn River in South America.
coranto
nounExtremely Rare / Archaic / Historical
/kɒˈræntəʊ/A fast, lively dance of Italian origin from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, characterized by a running or gliding step.
corazon
nounHigh
/ˌkɒr.əˈθɒn/(literally) The central muscular organ of the circulatory system; the heart. (figuratively) The core or essential part of something; a person's emotional or moral center.
corban
nounVery Low
/ˈkɔːb(ə)n/An offering or gift dedicated to God in ancient Jewish religious practice, often to the exclusion of other use.
corbeil
nounVery Low (Obscure/Very Rare)
/ˈkɔːb(ə)l/An architectural term for a sculpted basket or vessel of flowers, fruit, or foliage, typically used as a decorative ornament on buildings, furniture, or monuments.

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