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Ivory Common

Ivory has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

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Noun
1

a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

"The antique tiki mask was carved from genuine ivory, showcasing the dense, creamy material that forms the tusks of extinct mammoths."

2

a shade of white the color of bleached bones

"The old man's skin had taken on an eerie, ivory pallor after weeks in the sunless cabin."

3

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

"The museum curator carefully handled the antique ivory tusk displayed in the glass case to avoid leaving any fingerprints on its smooth surface."

Adjective
1

Made of ivory.

"The antique figurine was carved from genuine ivory, showcasing intricate details that highlighted its creamy texture."

Proper Noun
1

A surname, from Old French​.

"The local historian was surprised when she realized that Ivory was actually a famous painter's surname rather than just an adjective describing his work."

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