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Ivoire

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Definition: A hard, creamy-white substance consisting mainly of dentin, secreted by the pulp of certain mammals' teeth, and used as a material for carving, inlaying, and other decorative work.

Example Sentence: The craftsman skillfully carved intricate designs into the ivoire sculpture.

Related Products: Ivory Carving Tools

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Definition: Relating to or made of ivoire.

Example Sentence: The antique table had delicate ivoire inlay work.

Related Products: Ivory Inlay Materials

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 2:

Definition: Related to or originating from Ivory Coast, a country in West Africa.

Example Sentence: We enjoyed the ivoire cuisine during our vacation in Ivory Coast.

Related Products: Ivorian Cookbook