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elkhorn

/ɛlˈkɔrn/ noun · British & US
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What does elkhorn mean?

noun

A type of coral, especially the branching coral of the genus Sertularia, or a horn-shaped antler of an elk. In geology, a type of horn-shaped rock formation.

Example

"The diver swam through the elkhorn coral reef, marveling at its beauty."

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