A circular coral reef or string of coral islands surrounding a lagoon (5)

I believe the answer is:

atoll

(Other definitions for atoll that I've seen before include "tropical paradise?" , "Key" , "Allot (anag.)" , "Ring-shaped coral reef enclosing a lagoon" , "Coral isle" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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