ivory

/ˈaɪvəri/
adjective
  1. Made of or resembling ivory.
    • The artist used an ivory palette for mixing paints.
    • She wore an ivory bracelet that matched her necklace.
    • The ivory handle of the knife was intricately carved.
  2. Having a creamy white color.
    • The ivory curtains let in a soft, warm light.
    • The cat had beautiful ivory fur with darker patches.
    • He chose an ivory shirt for the wedding.
noun
  1. A hard, white material from the tusks of elephants and some other animals, used for making decorative objects.
    • Many countries have banned the trade of ivory to protect elephants.
    • The museum displayed a beautiful carving made from ivory.
    • She inherited a set of ivory chess pieces from her grandfather.
  2. A creamy white color, like that of ivory.
    • She painted the walls a soft ivory to make the room feel warm.
    • The bride chose an ivory dress instead of pure white.
    • The clouds turned a pale ivory as the sun rose.
  3. An object made of ivory, such as a carving or piano key.
    • The collector had a cabinet full of ivories from different cultures.
    • He carefully polished the old ivories on the piano.
    • The antique shop sold several small ivories, including a tiny elephant.
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