coral

1. (satellite adjective) of a strong pink to yellowish-pink color

2. (noun) marine colonial polyp characterized by a calcareous skeleton; masses in a variety of shapes often forming reefs
Related Words: actinozoan, anthozoan, gorgonian, gorgonian coral, madrepore, madriporian coral, stony coral

3. (noun) a variable color averaging a deep pink
Related Words: pink

4. (noun) unfertilized lobster roe; reddens in cooking; used as garnish or to color sauces
Related Words: hard roe, roe

5. (noun) the hard stony skeleton of a Mediterranean coral that has a delicate red or pink color and is used for jewelry
Synonyms: precious coral, red coral
Related Words: opaque gem



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