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ivory

UK
/ˈaɪvəri/
US
/ˈaɪvəri/

Translations

ivorynoun
ivories
pl
UK
/ˈaɪvəri/
US
/ˈaɪvəri/
ivoireMatière dure d'origine animale.
The intricate carvings on the ivory were a testament to the artisan's skill.
Les sculptures complexes sur l’ivoire témoignaient du talent de l’artisan.
touchePour une touche de piano fabriquée en ivoire.
The pianist gently pressed the ivories, filling the room with a melodious tune.
Le pianiste a doucement appuyé sur les touches, remplissant la pièce d’un air mélodieux.
dentsFamilier, surtout au pluriel.
He flashed his ivories, revealing a perfect set of teeth.
Il a montré ses dents, révélant une dentition parfaite.
Additional translations
ivoirePar extension, couleur blanc crème.
Synonyms
tusk
bone
whale ivory
elephant ivory
animal ivory
ivoryadjective
more ivory
Comp.
most ivory
Super.
UK
/ˈaɪvəri/
US
/ˈaɪvəri/
ivoireCouleur pâle blanc crème.
The walls were painted in an ivory shade to give the room a warm and elegant feel.
Les murs étaient peints dans une teinte ivoire pour donner à la pièce une atmosphère chaleureuse et élégante.
Additional translations
ivoireEn parlant de la matière, notamment pour des objets fabriqués en ivoire.
Synonyms
off-white
cream
cream-colored
ecru
eggshell
bone-colored
alabaster
creamy
pearlescent
pale ivory
pale cream
warm white
antique white
bisque
ivoriesnoun

ivory

ivories
pl
UK
/ˈaɪvəriz/
US
/ˈaɪvəriz/
ivoireMatériau dur et blanc provenant des défenses.
The poachers were caught smuggling ivories out of the country.
Les braconniers ont été arrêtés en train de faire sortir de l'ivoire du pays.
ivoirePar métonymie, pour les touches de piano traditionnellement en ivoire.
She ran her fingers over the ivories, playing a beautiful melody.
Elle a fait glisser ses doigts sur l'ivoire, en jouant une belle mélodie.
Additional translations
dentsArgot, familier.
Synonyms
piano keys
teeth
keys
choppers

Definitions

ivorynoun
A hard, white material made from the tusks and teeth of animals, especially elephants.
The intricate carvings on the ivory were a testament to the artisan's skill.
A pale, creamy-white color.
She chose an ivory dress for her wedding, which complemented her skin tone beautifully.
A piano key made from ivory.
The pianist gently pressed the ivories, filling the room with a melodious tune.
Teeth regarded collectively (informal, usually in plural form "ivories").
He flashed his ivories, revealing a perfect set of teeth.
ivoryadjective
Having a pale, creamy-white color resembling that of ivory.
The walls were painted in an ivory shade to give the room a warm and elegant feel.
Made of or consisting of ivory (the material).
She treasured an ivory comb passed down from her grandmother.
ivoriesnoun
The tusks of elephants, walruses, or other animals, valued for their hard, white material.
The poachers were caught smuggling ivories out of the country.
Piano keys, traditionally made from ivory.
She ran her fingers over the ivories, playing a beautiful melody.
Slang term for human teeth.
He flashed his ivories in a wide grin.
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