Coralline \Cor"al*line\, n. [Cf. F. coralline.]
1. (Bot.) A submarine, semicalcareous or calcareous plant,
consisting of many jointed branches.
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2. (Zool.) Formerly any slender coral-like animal; --
sometimes applied more particulary to bryozoan corals.
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