Ivory
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈaɪv(ə)ɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ivory is a noun meaning (uncountable) The hard white form of dentin which forms the tusks of elephants, walruses and other animals.
Meaning
(uncountable) The hard white form of dentin which forms the tusks of elephants, walruses and other animals.
More Meanings
- A creamy white color, the color of ivory.
- Something made from or resembling ivory.
- (collective, singular or in plural) The teeth.
- (collective, singular or in plural) The keys of a piano; or, the white keys, as opposed to the black keys (ebonies).
- (informal) A die (object bearing numbers, thrown in games of chance).
- Made of ivory.
- (slang, ethnic slur) A white person.
Example Sentences
to tickle the ivories
Ye forgot some o' yer ivories, didn't ye, on th' grass?
The walls and ceiling of this drawing-room in Montague Square are painted ivory.
Tony had gone into the storage room and gotten two more standing lamps, one placed near the ebonies and ivories.
Word Forms
- ivories
Synonyms for ivory
Depending on context, synonyms include abelungu, Angrez, balanda, cac, Caucasian, cracker.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tusk, pearl, bone, off-white, walrus, narwhal.
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