English noun: red coral | |||
1. | red coral (substance) 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 | ||
Broader (hypernym) | opaque gem | ||
2. | red coral (animal) corals of especially the Mediterranean having pink or red color used for ornaments and jewelry | ||
Broader (hypernym) | gorgonian, gorgonian coral | ||