| 词汇 | coral |
| 词源 | coral. Its ancestor an old Greek word, coral first meant the beautiful red coral of the Red Sea and the Mediterranean. It was then extended to mean coral of all colors. In ancient times red coral was a highly prized precious gem and was believed to be a charm against shipwreck, lightning, whirlwinds, and ship- board fire. The Romans hung it in necklaces around the necks of infants to “preserve and fasten their teeth.” |
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