red coral
nounDefinition 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
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The skirt was made from organza with metallic thread, and a red coral tiara that her future mother-in-law had given her months before adorned her tulle veil. — Priya Rao, Town & Country, "A Tale of Two Houses," 4 Feb. 2013 The red coral, which can live for five hundred years, is one of several marine species that make human lifespans look like a blink of the eye by comparison. — National Geographic, "Why This Animal Can Live for Over 500 Years," 31 Mar. 2018 Mediterranean red coral, with a potential lifespan of more than 500 years, live at depths of over half a mile deep. — National Geographic, "Why This Animal Can Live for Over 500 Years," 31 Mar. 2018 Spoon out the green tomalley and red coral (if present) and set aside. — Sarah Karnasiewicz, WSJ, "Recipe: Homard à l’Americaine (Lobster with Wine, Tomatoes, Garlic and Herbs)," 6 July 2017 Keep an eye out for the tropical fruit orchard, flaming red coral trees, and pua kala blossoms. — Alex Schechter, Smithsonian, "12 Mesmerizing Places to Watch Flowers Bloom," 3 Mar. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'red coral.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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