Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of marine coral: Refers specifically to corals, especially from the Mediterranean Sea, that have a pink or red color. This colored material is harvested and used to make ornaments and jewelry.
   • The skeletal material: Refers to the hard, stony structure produced by this coral, which is prized for its delicate red or pink hue and is the substance crafted into jewelry items.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The necklace was made of genuine red coral from the Mediterranean.
  • Red coral has been used in decorative arts for centuries due to its vibrant color.
  • Divers are concerned about the sustainability of harvesting red coral.

Advanced Usage

• As a modifier: The term can be used attributively to describe other nouns.
  • She admired the intricate red coral carving.
  • The bracelet featured a red coral bead.

Variants and Related Words

• Precious coral: Another name for the same material, emphasizing its value.
• Corallium rubrum: The scientific name for the primary species of Mediterranean red coral.

Synonyms

• Precious coral
• Mediterranean coral

Related Phrases

• Coral reef: A large underwater structure formed by colonies of coral polyps (note: is a specific type, not typically the main builder of large tropical reefs).
• Coral jewelry: A general category that includes items made from .

Noun

1. corals of especially the Mediterranean having pink or red color used for ornaments and jewelry
2. the hard stony skeleton of a Mediterranean coral that has a delicate red or pink color and is used for jewelry