Antonyms for coral

Grammar : Adj, noun

Spell : kawr-uh l, kor-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɔr əl, ˈkɒr-

Definition of coral

Origin : c.1300, from Old French coral (12c., Modern French corail), from Latin corallium, from Greek korallion; perhaps of Semitic origin (cf. Hebrew goral "small pebble," Arabic garal "small stone"), originally just the red variety found in the Mediterranean, hence use of the word as a symbol of "red." Related: Coralline. Coral snake (1760) is so called for the red zones in its markings. Coral reef is attested from 1745.

As in rosy : adj pink, reddish in color
As in orange : noun combination of red and yellow
As in pink : noun rose color
As in red : noun color of blood; shade resembling such a color
As in polyp : noun growth

Example sentences :

The cable, which had been broken by the anchors of coral fishers, was grapnelled with difficulty.
Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro

He brought no money, no coral from foreign parts, nor news of grapes in Eshcol.
Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown

He goes thither, laden with coral and pearls from the Indies.
Extract from : « The Memoirs of Madame de Montespan, Complete » by Madame La Marquise De Montespan

Dish on a folded napkin, and garnish with parsley, coral, and cut lemon.
Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison

Garnish with coral and parsley, and serve with tartare sauce (see Sauces).
Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison

It is plain that this is the foundation on which the coral built.
Extract from : « The Meaning of Evolution » by Samuel Christian Schmucker

The bottom was quite even and flat, resting upon a substratum of coral.
Extract from : « Adrift on the Pacific » by Edward S. Ellis

Consequently every particle of coral limestone is an expression of time.
Extract from : « Coral and Coral Reefs » by Thomas H. Huxley

The one with a coral necklace was mournful and sulky, the other lively and talkative.
Extract from : « In the Forbidden Land » by Arnold Henry Savage Landor

Now came the Light Division beneath skies with a coral tinge.
Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston

Synonyms for coral

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