"precious coral" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: precious coral [plural]
Etymology: From its use in jewelry production. Head templates: {{en-noun|precious coral}} precious coral (plural precious coral)
  1. Any marine coral in the genus Corallium, commonly harvested for use in the production of jewelry. Categories (lifeform): Soft corals Synonyms: red coral
    Sense id: en-precious_coral-en-noun-UtCs-buP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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