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ivory

The correct spelling is ivory.

How to pronounce ivory

/ˈaɪvəɹi/
noun

IPA: /ˈaɪvəɹi/

Say it like: Ivo-ree

The correct spelling is ivory. The hard white form of dentin which forms the tusks of elephants, walruses and other animals.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The hard white form of dentin which forms the tusks of elephants, walruses and other animals.
  2. 2.A creamy white color, the color of ivory.
  3. 3.Something made from or resembling ivory.
  4. 4.(collective, singular or in plural) The teeth.
  5. 5.(collective, singular or in plural) The keys of a piano.

adjective

  1. 1.Made of ivory.
  2. 2.Resembling or having the colour of ivory.

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