coral

(kôrˈəl, kŏrˈ-)

1. a. A rocklike deposit consisting of the calcareous skeletons secreted by various anthozoans. Coral deposits often accumulate to form reefs or islands in warm seas.
   b. Any of numerous chiefly colonial marine polyps of the class Anthozoa that secrete such calcareous skeletons.
   c. The red-orange, pinkish, or white deposits secreted by corals of the genus Corallium, used to make jewelry and ornaments.
   d. An object made of this material.
2. A deep or strong pink to moderate red or reddish orange.
3. The unfertilized eggs of a female lobster, which turn a reddish color when cooked.