Definition of: coral

(kôr′əl, kor′-) noun
1. The calcareous skeleton secreted in or by the tissues of various, usually compound marine coelenterates and deposited in various forms and colors.
2. These skeletons collectively.
3. An animal of this type.
4. A yellowish–red color.
5. An object, as a toy or a jewel, made of coral.
6. Lobster or crab roe: so called from its appearance when cooked.
—adjective
1. Consisting of or like coral.
2. Colored like coral. [<OF <L coralium <Gk. korallion]
TYPES OF CORAL
a. Reef coral. c. Bud coral.
b. Mushroom coral. d. Red coral.
e. Brain coral.