What does ivories mean?
noun
Ivories are the hard, white, translucent teeth of an elephant, or the hard, white, translucent material used for making piano keys, billiard balls, etc. They are also used to make decorative objects, such as figurines and ornaments.
Example
"The antique ivory figurine on the mantlepiece was a family heirloom."
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