ivory
Translation
ivory
Examples
The statue was carved from ivory.
The statue was carved from ivory.
She wore an ivory wedding dress.
She wore an ivory wedding dress.
Grammar Patterns
((as a material)) ((sth.)) made of ivory A chess set made of ivory.
((as a color)) an ivory ((sth.)) She bought an ivory scarf.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (color) cream, off-white
Etymology
From Old French 'ivoire', from Latin 'ebur' (ivory).
Memory Tips
Picture an elephant's tusk or old piano keys. It's a hard, creamy-white material.