ivories

We have found lemma(root) word of ivories : ivory.

Definitions


[ˈʌɪv(ə)ri], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a hard creamy-white substance composing the main part of the tusks of an elephant, walrus, or narwhal, often (especially formerly) used to make ornaments and other articles
(e.g: a dagger with an ivory handle)

- the creamy-white colour of ivory
(e.g: an ivory silk blouse)


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Origin:
Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French ivurie, based on Latin ebur




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