coral

• يصف لونًا ورديًا برتقاليًا يشبه لون المرجان، وهو حيوان بحري فقاري.

Describes a color that is a pinkish-orange, resembling the marine invertebrate coral.

1. Color descriptionB1formal

   Describing a shade that ranges from a strong pink to a yellowish-pink, reminiscent of the marine invertebrate.

   لون مرجاني

   • She wore a beautiful coral dress to the party.
   • The sunset painted the sky in coral and orange hues.
   • The living room walls were painted a soft coral color.

   المرادفاتpeachsalmon

• اسم يشير إلى كائن بحري لافقاري ينتمي إلى شعبة اللاسعات، يتكون من مستعمرات من البوليبات الصغيرة التي تفرز هيكلاً جيرياً صلباً، ويأخذ أشكالاً وألواناً متنوعة، ويُعد المكوّن الأساسي في بناء الشعاب المرجانية.

A noun referring to a marine invertebrate animal that forms a hard, stony skeleton, often in a variety of shapes and colors, and is a key component of reef ecosystems.

1. Marine invertebrateB1formalscientific

   A marine colonial polyp characterized by a calcareous skeleton; masses in a variety of shapes often forming reefs.

   لا فقاري بحري

   • The coral reef is home to thousands of marine species.
   • Divers explored the vibrant coral formations.
   • Climate change threatens the survival of coral ecosystems.

2. Skeletal material for jewelryB2formal

   The hard stony skeleton of a Mediterranean coral that has a delicate red or pink color and is used for jewelry.

   مرجان

   • She wore a necklace made of polished coral.
   • The artisan carved a pendant from red coral.
   • Coral jewelry has been prized for centuries.

3. A2formal

   A variable color averaging a deep pink.

   لون المرجان

   • The walls were painted a soft coral shade.
   • She chose a coral dress for the summer party.
   • The sunset displayed beautiful coral hues.

4. C1formalculinary

   Unfertilized lobster roe; reddens in cooking; used as garnish or to color sauces.

   كورال (بيض الكركند)

   • The chef garnished the dish with coral.
   • Coral adds a rich flavor and color to seafood sauces.
   • Lobster coral is considered a delicacy in some cuisines.