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Ivory

/ˈaɪvəri/
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(noun) The hard white form of dentin which forms the tusks of elephants, walruses and other animals.

He carved designs in ivory.
At his side, he carried an ivory and silver sword.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The trade of ____ is illegal in many countries to protect elephants from being killed by hunters.

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