Definition of 'coral'

Noun

1. a variable color averaging a deep pink
2. the hard stony skeleton of a Mediterranean coral that has a delicate red or pink color and is used for jewelry
      Synonyms: red coral precious coral
3. unfertilized lobster roe; reddens in cooking; used as garnish or to color sauces
4. marine colonial polyp characterized by a calcareous skeleton; masses in a variety of shapes often forming reefs

Adjective

1. of a strong pink to yellowish-pink color

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