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ivory

ivory /ˈaɪvəri/ noun
plural ivories
ivory
/ˈaɪvəri/
noun
plural ivories
Britannica Dictionary definition of IVORY
[noncount] : a hard white substance that forms the tusks of elephants and other animals
[noncount] : a slightly yellowish white color see color picture on this page
[count] informal : a piano key usually plural
◊ To tickle the ivories is to play the piano.