corals

1. a variable color averaging a deep pinkSynonyms: coral

2. the hard stony skeleton of a Mediterranean coral that has a delicate red or pink color and is used for jewelrySynonyms: coral, precious coral, red coral

3. unfertilized lobster roe; reddens in cooking; used as garnish or to color saucesSynonyms: coral

4. marine colonial polyp characterized by a calcareous skeleton; masses in a variety of shapes often forming reefsSynonyms: coral