red coral red coral /rɛd ˈkɔrəl/

noun

1. Corals of especially the Mediterranean having pink or red color used for ornaments and jewelry  ( red coral )
   corals of especially the Mediterranean having pink or red color used for ornaments and jewelry
    Red coral jewelry is often considered a precious heirloom.
   Red coral jewelry is often considered a precious heirloom.
   
   
2. The hard stony skeleton of a Mediterranean coral that has a delicate red or pink color and is used for jewelry  ( coral , precious coral , red coral )
   the hard stony skeleton of a Mediterranean coral that has a delicate red or pink color and is used for jewelry