CORALLOID

Etymology

Adjective

coralloid (not comparable)

Having the shape or form of coral.

Synonyms

• coralloidal

Noun

coralloid (plural coralloids)

A small node of calcite, aragonite or gypsum that forms on surfaces in caves, especially limestone caves.

Synonyms

• cave popcorn

Hypernyms

• speleothem

Source: Wiktionary


Cor"al*loid, a. Etym: [L. corallum coral + -oid: cf. F. coralloĂŻde.]

Definition: Having the form of coral; branching like coral.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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