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coralloid

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Etymology

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From coral +‎ -oid.

Adjective

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coralloid (not comparable)

  1. Having the shape or form of coral.

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Noun

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coralloid (plural coralloids)

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

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