REEF


Meaning of REEF in English

n. 1 a ridge of rock or coral etc. at or near the surface of the sea. 2 a a lode of ore. b the bedrock surrounding this.

[ earlier riff(e) f. MDu., MLG rif, ref, f. ON rif RIB ]

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