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ivory

noun

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Meaning

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The hard, white material from elephant tusks, or its pale, creamy color.

Example Sentence

The antique chess set was beautifully carved from polished ivory.

Usage Note

Refers to the hard, white material from elephant tusks, or its pale, creamy color. It's often used to describe valuable, antique, or decorative items, and historically for things like piano keys and billiard balls.