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i·vo·ry
 ivory
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- pronunciation:
- aI
v
ri
[or]
aIv
ri
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
ivories |
| definition 1: |
the hard, white, toothlike substance that forms the tusks of elephants and other animals.
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| definition 2: |
an article such as a carving that is made of this or a similar substance.
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| definition 3: |
an elephant tusk.
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| definition 4: |
a pale yellowish white color.
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| definition 5: |
(informal; often pl.) something made of or resembling ivory, such as piano keys, dice, or a set of human teeth.
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
composed or made of ivory.
an ivory inlay |
| definition 2: |
of or pertaining to the color ivory.
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| related words: |
pale |
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