English Explanatory Dictionary

coralloid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having the shape or form of coral.
noun
  1. A small node of calcite, aragonite or gypsum that forms on surfaces in caves, especially limestone caves.

Word forms

coralloid coralloids

Etymology

From coral + -oid.

Synonyms

coralloidal cave popcorn

Derived words

heterocoralloid precoralloid
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