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Coraline
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English
Etymology
An elaborate form of fr Coralie, itself derived from coral. Name of a character in Adolphe Adam's opera Le toréador.
Proper noun
en female coinages.
en 2013 Neil Gaiman Coraline A&C Black 9781408841754 190 'The mice tell me that all is good,' he said. 'They say that you are our saviour, Caroline.' 'It's Coraline, Mister Bobo,' said Coraline. 'Not Caroline. Coraline.' ' Coraline,' said Mr Bobo, repeating her name to himself with wonderment and respect.
Anagrams
en aceilnor Caroline Cornelia Creolian acrolein caroline colinear lonicera