"bioherm" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: bioherms [plural]
Etymology: From bio- (“life”) + Ancient Greek ἕρμα (hérma, “sunken rock, reef”). Etymology templates: {{pre|en|bio-|ἕρμα|lang2=grc|t1=life|t2=sunken rock, reef}} bio- (“life”) + Ancient Greek ἕρμα (hérma, “sunken rock, reef”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} bioherm (plural bioherms)
  1. (geology) A mass of rock constructed from the remains of marine organisms such as coral or algae, especially in a mound or dome shape. Categories (topical): Geology Translations (a mass of rock constructed from the remains of marine organisms such as coral or algae): коралов риф (koralov rif) [masculine] (Bulgarian), bith-heirm [feminine] (Irish), bioherma [masculine] (Italian)
    Sense id: en-bioherm-en-noun-BayeKB0B Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with bio- Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

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