plural
ivories
plural
ivories
Britannica Dictionary definition of IVORY
1
[noncount]
:
a hard white substance that forms the tusks of elephants and other animals
2
[noncount]
:
a slightly yellowish white color
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see color picture on this page
3
[count]
informal
:
a piano key
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usually plural
◊ To tickle the ivories is to play the piano.