rhagose

/ræɡoʊz/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of small, branching coral or a rare word describing a type of branching coral growth.

“The diver marveled at the rhagose growth on the coral reef.”

Synonyms

  • branching coral
  • corymbose

Antonyms

  • encrusting coral
  • non-branching coral