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red coral
noun
: a marine coral (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
Examples of red coral in a Sentence
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Because there were a lot of red coral.
—Autumn Spanne, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2021
This contrasts with the soft, flowing warmth of the red coral dome and the ripples of gold.
—Rosie Jarman, ELLE, 7 Apr. 2023
Colors include red coral, honey and sea glass.
—Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 8 Aug. 2022
The same could be done for red coral.
—Autumn Spanne, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2021
Peering through a collection of vibrant purple pompoms, a bright red coral sits atop blooming underwater vegetation.
—Steven Vargasstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2023
The couple decided to move into even bigger modifications on the top deck, which previously featured a split-level, dark-blue tiled pool with the boat’s red coral-reef logo.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2022
Her costume includes a red coral tiara, a necklace with red gems, a bikini top decorated with plastic kelp — and a 35-pound silicone tail.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2022
The couple's jackets — which their stylist Andrea Pezzillo showed in a behind-the-scenes Instagram post — was adorned with the menswear's brand signature red coral logo.
—Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE.com, 14 Mar. 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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“Red coral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20coral. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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