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ivory in Portuguese

ivory in Portuguese is de marfim, ebóreo, ebúrneo — ivory means the hard, creamy-white material that forms the tusks of elephants and some other animals.

ivory in Portuguese

de marfim
adj
Made of ivory.
ebóreo
adj
Made of ivory.
ebúrneo
adj
Made of ivory.
marfim
noun
marfim
noun
A creamy white color, the color of ivory.
ebóreo
noun
A creamy white color, the color of ivory.
ebúrneo
noun
A creamy white color, the color of ivory.

What does "ivory" mean?

  1. noun The hard, creamy-white material that forms the tusks of elephants and some other animals.
    "The antique chess set was carved from ivory."
  2. noun A pale, creamy-white color resembling that material.
    "The bride chose an ivory wedding dress instead of pure white."
  3. noun Informal: the keys of a piano.
    "He sat down and tickled the ivories for the crowd."
  4. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ivory" in Portuguese?

"ivory" in Portuguese is de marfim, ebóreo, ebúrneo. 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 Portuguese, "ivory" is de marfim, ebóreo, ebúrneo.

Are there other ways to say "ivory" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "ivory": de marfim, ebóreo, ebúrneo, marfim.

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