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ivory

Pronunciation: /ˈʌɪv(ə)ri/

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Definition of ivory

noun (plural ivories)

[mass noun]
  • 1a hard creamy-white substance composing the main part of the tusks of an elephant, walrus, or narwhal, often (especially formerly) used to make ornaments and other articles: [as modifier]:a dagger with an ivory handle
  • [count noun] an object made of ivory.
  • (the ivories) informal the keys of a piano:Derek tinkled the ivories for us
  • (ivories) informal a person’s teeth.
  • 2the creamy-white colour of ivory: [as modifier]:an ivory silk blouse

Derivatives

ivoried

adjective

Origin:

Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French ivurie, based on Latin ebur

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