ivory in Afrikaans
ivory in Afrikaans is ivoor, elpebeen — ivory means the hard, creamy-white material that forms the tusks of elephants and some other animals.
ivory in Afrikaans
ivoor
material
elpebeen
material
What does "ivory" mean?
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noun The hard, creamy-white material that forms the tusks of elephants and some other animals.
"The antique chess set was carved from ivory."
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noun A pale, creamy-white color resembling that material.
"The bride chose an ivory wedding dress instead of pure white."
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noun Informal: the keys of a piano.
"He sat down and tickled the ivories for the crowd."
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adj Made of, or colored like, ivory.
"She painted the nursery walls a soft ivory shade."
ivory in a sentence
- The antique chess set was carved from ivory.
- Poachers kill elephants illegally to sell their ivory.
- The bride chose an ivory wedding dress instead of pure white.
- He sat down and tickled the ivories for the crowd.
Similar words in Afrikaans
Common Afrikaans translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "ivory" in Afrikaans?
"ivory" in Afrikaans is ivoor, elpebeen. ivory means: The hard, creamy-white material that forms the tusks of elephants and some other animals.
How do you use "ivory" in a sentence?
Example: "The antique chess set was carved from ivory." In Afrikaans, "ivory" is ivoor, elpebeen.
Are there other ways to say "ivory" in Afrikaans?
Yes — Afrikaans has 2 translations listed for "ivory": ivoor, elpebeen.
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