ivory

/ˈaɪvəri/

Definitions

1. noun

the hard white substance forming the bulk of the tusks of elephants and other large mammals, used as a material for making decorative objects.

“The antique ivory figurine sat on the shelf, untouched for decades.”

2. adjective

resembling ivory in color or texture; creamy white.

“The ivory silk dress sparkled in the sunlight as she walked down the aisle.”

Synonyms

  • elephantivory
  • ivorywhite
  • tusk

Antonyms

  • ebony
  • jetblack