Ivorine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʌɪvəɹiːn/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Ivorine is an adjective meaning (literary) Resembling ivory; white, smooth.
Meaning
(literary) Resembling ivory; white, smooth.
More Meanings
- A type of man-made imitation ivory.
- (obsolete) Made of ivory.
Example Sentences
All Van saw there of his new Ada were her ivorine thighs and haunches, and the very first time he clasped them she bade him, in the midst of his vigorous joy, to glance across her shoulder over the window ledge [...].
Word Forms
- ivorines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ivoried, ironed, vitriolick, ivyed, iridine, hebene.
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