reef knoll

noun

A geological formation composed of a substantial accumulation of calcareous material, remnants of ancient sea floors where reefs and organic concentrations once thrived.

Meanings

nounreef knoll (plural reef knolls)

plural reef knolls

  1. geographyA geological formation composed of a substantial accumulation of calcareous material, remnants of ancient sea floors where reefs and organic concentrations once thrived.
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