red coral

/rɛd ˌkɔrəl/

Other forms: red corals

Definitions of red coral

1. noun

   corals of especially the Mediterranean having pink or red color used for ornaments and jewelry
   type of:

   gorgonian, gorgonian coral

   corals having a horny or calcareous branching skeleton
2. noun

   the hard stony skeleton of a Mediterranean coral that has a delicate red or pink color and is used for jewelry
   synonyms: coral, precious coral

   type of:

   opaque gem

   a gemstone that is opaque