ivory
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
A hard, cream-colored material that forms the tusks of elephants and some other animals, or the pale color of this material.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The old piano keys were made of _____."
Answer: ivory
In your own words, what does "ivory" mean?
A hard, cream-colored material that forms the tusks of elephants and some other animals, or the pale color of this material.
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