red coral


red coral

noun

Definition of RED CORAL

: a gorgonian (Corallium rubrum) of the Mediterranean and adjacent parts of the Atlantic having a hard stony skeleton of a delicate red or pink color used for ornaments and jewelry

First Known Use of RED CORAL

14th century

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