ivory
Translation
ivory
Examples
The piano keys were made of ivory.
The piano keys were made of ivory.
She wore a beautiful dress of ivory.
She wore a beautiful dress of ivory.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable noun)) a hard white material from the tusks of elephants The piano keys were made of ivory.
((uncountable noun)) a creamy-white color She wore a beautiful dress of ivory.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tusk; Antonyms (for the color): ebony, black
Etymology
From Old French 'ivoire', from Latin 'ebur' (ivory).
Memory Tips
Picture an elephant's ivory tusks. The color is named after the material.