[n] marine colonial polyp characterized by a calcareous skeleton; masses in a variety of shapes often forming reefs
[n] a variable color averaging a deep pink
[n] unfertilized lobster roe; reddens in cooking; used as garnish or to color sauces
[n] the hard stony skeleton of a Mediterranean coral that has a delicate red or pink color and is used for jewelry
[adj] of a strong pink to yellowish-pink color