Synonyms of coral

Noun


1. coral, pink

usage: a variable color averaging a deep pink

2. coral, red coral, precious coral, opaque gem

usage: the hard stony skeleton of a Mediterranean coral that has a delicate red or pink color and is used for jewelry

3. coral, roe, hard roe

usage: unfertilized lobster roe; reddens in cooking; used as garnish or to color sauces

4. coral, anthozoan, actinozoan

usage: marine colonial polyp characterized by a calcareous skeleton; masses in a variety of shapes often forming reefs

Adjective


1. coral, chromatic (vs. achromatic)

usage: of a strong pink to yellowish-pink color

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Definition and meaning of coral (Dictionary)