# ivories

Pronunciation: say "Y-vuh-reez" /ˈaɪvəɹiz/

## Noun

1. Plural of ivory. — plural of ivory
   - Simple: Plural of ivory. Use this when you mean more than one ivory object or piece.
   - _The auction house cataloged dozens of antique ivories before the sale._
   - _Several ivories in the collection were carved during the Ming dynasty._
2. The keys of a piano, taken as a group.
   - Simple: The black and white keys that you press to play music on a piano.
   - _The jazz pianist tickled the ivories late into the night._
   - _Years of practice gave her complete command of the ivories._
3. A person's teeth, taken as a group.
   - Simple: A playful word for the teeth in someone's mouth.
   - _The boxer lost a couple of ivories in the final round._
   - _She smiled, showing a perfect row of ivories._

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