"Coraline" meaning in English

See Coraline in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: An elaborate form of Coralie, itself derived from coral. Name of a character in Adolphe Adam's opera Le toréador. Etymology templates: {{m|fr|Coralie}} Coralie Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Coraline
  1. A female given name originating as a coinage. Wikipedia link: Le toréador Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Coraline-en-name-xZQJj1rp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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