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Koralle

coral

noun ko-RAH-le Rare
Animals & Nature Sea Creatures

Origin: from Greek via Latin

Also means

coral polyp

Usage Note

Koralle (Anthozoa) refers both to the polyp and the reef structure; coral bleaching (Korallenbleiche) caused by ocean warming is a major topic in German environmental journalism and school lessons on climate change.

Examples

"Die Korallenriffe leiden stark unter der Erwärmung der Meere."

Natural Translation

The coral reefs are suffering greatly from the warming of the seas.

Literal Translation

The coral-reefs suffer greatly under the warming of-the seas.

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