red coral

noun

1. any of several alcyonarian corals of the genus Corallium, as C. nobile, of the Mediterranean Sea, having a red or pink skeleton, used for jewelry.

red coral

noun

1. Also called: precious coral. any of several corals of the genus Corallium , the skeletons of which are pinkish red in colour and used to make ornaments, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of red coral¹

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325

Example Sentences

I said, “A piece of red coral is made of gorgon’s blood. And gorgons are horrible snake monsters who live on islands.”

From Literature

Peering through a collection of vibrant purple pompoms, a bright red coral sits atop blooming underwater vegetation.

From Los Angeles Times

Her costume includes a red coral tiara, a necklace with red gems, a bikini top decorated with plastic kelp — and a 35-pound silicone tail.

From Los Angeles Times

Tiny dents in the silver created intricate and delicate patterns where turquoise and red coral were imbedded.

From Literature

If you were a red coral, you’d have enough time to fulfill several bucket lists before you died.

From National Geographic