Ivory
Pronunciation: /ˈaɪvəriː/
Ivory (noun)
- hard white material from elephant tusks, used for carving and decoration.
- white keys on a piano, traditionally made from elephant tusks.
- a soft, creamy white color, similar to the material from elephant tusks.
Examples
- The trade of ivory is heavily regulated.
- Ivory is often used in carvings.
Common collocations: carve ivory, ivory trade, ivory ban, polish ivory, ivory keys