red coral

American  

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.

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red coral British  

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

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Etymology

Origin of red coral

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

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

Now there was something else on the leather cord: a red coral pendant Percy had given her when they had started dating.

From Literature