ivory

Meanings

• noun

  A naturally occurring, hard, creamy-white substance that is composed of the mineral apatite and is the main component of elephant tusks and walrus ivory.

  - "The ivory tusks of the elephant were worth a fortune."
  - "The sculpture was carved from an elephant's ivory tusk."

• noun

  A type of material, often used for decorative purposes, that is made from the teeth or tusks of elephants, walruses, or hippopotamuses.

  - "She wore a necklace made of ivory beads."
  - "The figurine was made from ivory and was very detailed."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈaɪvəɹi/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ivory
nory , boring , quory , story

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Variants

List of all variants of ivory that leads to same result
ivories , ivory , ivory-billed woodpecker , ivory-billed woodpeckers , ivory black , ivory blacks , ivory nut , ivory nuts , ivory tower , ivory towers , ivory-tower , ivory-towerish , ivory-towered , Ivorian , Ivory Coast , Ivory Coaster , vegetable ivories , vegetable ivory , ivorybill , ivorybills , Cote d'Ivoire

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Etymology

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Old French 'ivore' from Latin 'elephans' meaning elephant.

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Trivia

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1. Ivory was once used as a medium for painting miniatures.

2. The largest elephant tusk ever recorded was over 11 feet long and weighed over 150 pounds.

3. Ivory is not a mineral, but a type of mineralized tissue.

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Related Concepts

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1. Elephant tusk: A long, curved, and hard structure that grows from the upper jaw of an elephant. It is made primarily of dentin and is covered with a thin layer of enamel.

2. Walrus ivory: The tusks of a walrus, which are similar in appearance and composition to elephant ivory. They have been used for decorative and artistic purposes for centuries.

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Culture

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In various cultures, ivory has been used for artistic and decorative purposes for thousands of years. It has been carved into figurines, jewelry, and musical instruments. Ivory was also used as a symbol of wealth and status, particularly in ancient Egypt and China.

How to Memorize "ivory"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large elephant with long, curved tusks. Visualize the ivory being extracted from the tusks and being used for various decorative purposes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate ivory with elegance, wealth, and art. Think of intricately carved figurines and jewelry made from ivory.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'I Love Elephants' to help remember the word ivory.

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