coralloid

coralloid

English

Etymology

Etymology tree
English coral
Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.
Latin -o-
Proto-Indo-European *weyd-
Proto-Indo-European *-os
Proto-Indo-European *wéydos
Proto-Hellenic *wéidos
Ancient Greek εἶδος (eîdos)
Proto-Indo-European *-os
Proto-Indo-European *-ēs
Ancient Greek -ης (-ēs)
Ancient Greek -ειδής (-eidḗs)
Latin -oīdēslbor.
English -oid
English coralloid

    From coral + -oid.

    Adjective

    coralloid (not comparable)

    1. Having the shape or form of coral.

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    Noun

    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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