Atoll (noun)
at-ol
A ring-shaped reef, island, or chain of islands formed of coral.
Early 17th century from Maldivian atoḷu.
Example sentences
“The atolls of the Maldives capture sandy-bottomed lagoons.”
Cardinal (noun) kah-din-al RC Church any of the members of the Sacred College, ranking next after the pope, who elect the pope and act as his chief counsellors A deep…
