karang

Indonesian

[ˈkaraŋ]

noun
Definitions
  • coral, a hard substance made of the limestone skeletons of marine polyps.
  • coral reef, a reef formed by compacted coral skeletons.

Etymology

Inherited from Malay karang (coral reef) inherited from karang derived from Old Javanese karang.

Origin

Old Javanese

karang

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