coral
/koˈɾal/ · B2 · adj
coral
🪸 coral = cor (heart-red) + al; from Latin corallium, the red sea gem
Spanish coral comes from Latin corallium, from Greek korallion. The color name comes from the reddish-orange of precious red coral. Also a word for the coral vine, a red-flowered plant, and an adjective for the color.