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.”

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

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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.

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

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

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