1. resembling or having the characteristics of coral
2. having a pinkish-red color like coral

1. a type of red marine algae that deposits calcium carbonate and resembles coral
Usage: biology

Examples

• The coralline formations created a beautiful underwater landscape.
• She wore a dress in a soft coralline shade.
• The coralline algae helped build up the reef structure.
• Scientists studied the coralline deposits on the ocean floor.
• The artist chose coralline tones for the sunset painting.
• Coralline species are important for marine ecosystems.