CORALLACEOUS

Etymology

Adjective

corallaceous (not comparable)

Having the characteristics or qualities of coral.

Source: Wiktionary


Cor`al*la"ceous, a.

Definition: Like coral, or partaking of its qualities.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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