Ivory
noun
A hard, white material from the tusks and teeth of elephants, walruses, and other animals.
The antique piano was made from real ivory.
Often appears as...
- ivory tusk
- ivory trade
noun
A shade of white that is like the color of ivory.
She wore an elegant ivory dress on her wedding day.
Often appears as...
- ivory dress
- ivory tower
noun
A material similar to ivory in color and texture.
The chess pieces are made of plastic, but they resemble ivory.
Often appears as...
- ivory imitation
- faux ivory
noun
The keys of a piano, which used to be made of ivory.
The maestro flew over the ivory, producing beautiful melodies.
Often appears as...
- tickle the ivory
- play the ivory
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
A term referring to things or places that are viewed as pure or untouchable.
The professor was said to live in an ivory tower, out of touch with the real world.
Often appears as...
- live in an ivory tower
- the ivory tower of academia
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
noun
A hard, white material from the tusks and teeth of elephants, walruses, and other animals.
The antique piano was made from real ivory.
Often appears as...
- ivory tusk
- ivory trade
noun
A shade of white that is like the color of ivory.
She wore an elegant ivory dress on her wedding day.
Often appears as...
- ivory dress
- ivory tower
noun
A material similar to ivory in color and texture.
The chess pieces are made of plastic, but they resemble ivory.
Often appears as...
- ivory imitation
- faux ivory
noun
The keys of a piano, which used to be made of ivory.
The maestro flew over the ivory, producing beautiful melodies.
Often appears as...
- tickle the ivory
- play the ivory
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
A term referring to things or places that are viewed as pure or untouchable.
The professor was said to live in an ivory tower, out of touch with the real world.
Often appears as...
- live in an ivory tower
- the ivory tower of academia
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Ethical Concerns
Ivory is controversial due to poaching. Learners might avoid discussing it casually to respect conservation efforts.
Many countries have banned the ivory trade to protect elephants.
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural History
Historically, ivory indicated wealth and status, important for understanding old texts and social commentaries.
Noble families in the past often owned ivory ornaments.
Pro Tip 1/2Ethical Concerns
Ivory is controversial due to poaching. Learners might avoid discussing it casually to respect conservation efforts.
Many countries have banned the ivory trade to protect elephants.
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural History
Historically, ivory indicated wealth and status, important for understanding old texts and social commentaries.
Noble families in the past often owned ivory ornaments.
Pro Tip 1/2Ethical Concerns
Ivory is controversial due to poaching. Learners might avoid discussing it casually to respect conservation efforts.
Many countries have banned the ivory trade to protect elephants.
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural History
Historically, ivory indicated wealth and status, important for understanding old texts and social commentaries.
Noble families in the past often owned ivory ornaments.
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Elephants Being...
this vital knowledge can sometimes be a matter of life or death to the herd and it's one of the keys to their survival. it’s safe to say that the matriarch plays a vital role in the herd, so imagine the impact when they are poached for their ivory. Almost a third of Africa's elephants have been killed in the past ten years alone.
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Architecture that's...
if an educational center could also be used to protect endangered wildlife. Poaching for ivory and bushmeat is leading to global epidemic, disease transfer and war. In one of the hardest-to-reach places in the world, we used the mud and the dirt and the wood around us to construct a center
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Adorable Baby Animal...
their mothers have all died they've either been killed or died of natural causes so they've some of them had the most appalling start in life but they're safe here most orphans have lost their mums to poachers supplying the ivory trade it's still a huge problem and estimates
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Feeding Baby Orphaned...
died of natural causes so they've some of them had the most appalling start in life but they're safe here most orphans have lost their mums to poachers supplying the ivory trade it's still a huge problem and estimates put the numbers of adults killed as high
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Why Elephants May Go...
elephants each year to poaching they're still stores around the world they're selling ivory trinkets we are looking at the extinction of a species simply because we have the sense that it is a wonderful gift to give or the social
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Why elephants never...
ivory poaching in Africa, and mistreatment in captivity worldwide. Given what we now know about elephants and what they continue to teach us about animal intelligence, it is more important than ever to ensure
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Who built Great...
The city generated its riches by controlling the sources and trade of the most prized gold, ivory, and copper. With this mercantile power, it was able to extend its sphere of influence across continents,
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Rediscovering ourselves...
mammals amphibians reptiles and fish has halved Africa's iconic elephants are dying at a rate of one animal every five hours for the ivory and as for our critically endangered rhinoceros one animal is
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Protecting The Elephant...
those of savannah elephants resulting in a rose ivory that's highly prized for carving its value is astronomical a pair of tusks raises ninety thousand dollars on the black market
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Episode 1: The Plight of...
we decided to make a special on the ivory trade after learning that last year alone more than twelve percent of the world's elephants were killed for
Video examples
Elephants Being...
this vital knowledge can sometimes be a matter of life or death to the herd and it's one of the keys to their survival. it’s safe to say that the matriarch plays a vital role in the herd, so imagine the impact when they are poached for their ivory. Almost a third of Africa's elephants have been killed in the past ten years alone.
Video examples
Architecture that's...
if an educational center could also be used to protect endangered wildlife. Poaching for ivory and bushmeat is leading to global epidemic, disease transfer and war. In one of the hardest-to-reach places in the world, we used the mud and the dirt and the wood around us to construct a center
Video examples
Adorable Baby Animal...
their mothers have all died they've either been killed or died of natural causes so they've some of them had the most appalling start in life but they're safe here most orphans have lost their mums to poachers supplying the ivory trade it's still a huge problem and estimates
Video examples
Feeding Baby Orphaned...
died of natural causes so they've some of them had the most appalling start in life but they're safe here most orphans have lost their mums to poachers supplying the ivory trade it's still a huge problem and estimates put the numbers of adults killed as high
Video examples
Why Elephants May Go...
elephants each year to poaching they're still stores around the world they're selling ivory trinkets we are looking at the extinction of a species simply because we have the sense that it is a wonderful gift to give or the social
Video examples
Why elephants never...
ivory poaching in Africa, and mistreatment in captivity worldwide. Given what we now know about elephants and what they continue to teach us about animal intelligence, it is more important than ever to ensure
Video examples
Who built Great...
The city generated its riches by controlling the sources and trade of the most prized gold, ivory, and copper. With this mercantile power, it was able to extend its sphere of influence across continents,
Video examples
Rediscovering ourselves...
mammals amphibians reptiles and fish has halved Africa's iconic elephants are dying at a rate of one animal every five hours for the ivory and as for our critically endangered rhinoceros one animal is
Video examples
Protecting The Elephant...
those of savannah elephants resulting in a rose ivory that's highly prized for carving its value is astronomical a pair of tusks raises ninety thousand dollars on the black market
Video examples
Episode 1: The Plight of...
we decided to make a special on the ivory trade after learning that last year alone more than twelve percent of the world's elephants were killed for
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Mwai Kibaki
Kenyan Statesman
We wish to firmly demonstrate to the world our determination to eliminate all forms of illegal trade in ivory. Poachers and illegal trades in ivory must know that their days are numbered.
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Ben Fogle
English Writer
I saw firsthand the devastating consequences of poaching. I saw elephants with ivory hacked from their faces and the lengths private parks go to protect their precious wildlife.
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Daniel Barenboim
Argentinian Musician
We need to take music out of the ivory tower - both for musicians and for the public. Otherwise, classical music will not survive the 21st century.
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Reem Acra
Lebanese Designer
The more traditional bride still prefers white or ivory, but the young girls... seem to like the idea of using colors.
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Benoit Mandelbrot
French Mathematician
Smooth shapes are very rare in the wild but extremely important in the ivory tower and the factory.
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George M. Church
American Scientist
You can't just hoard your ideas inside the ivory tower. You have to get them out into the world.
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Billie Joe Armstrong
American Singer
I don't want to live in an ivory tower, being the songwriter who just turns inward.
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David Olusoga
British Historian
Theories, books and ideas created within ivory towers had real-world consequences.
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Andrew Garfield
American Actor
I'd much rather be in the world than in some ivory tower somewhere.
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Jeff Buckley
American Musician
I don't see myself in an ivory tower.
Quote examples
Mwai Kibaki
Kenyan Statesman
We wish to firmly demonstrate to the world our determination to eliminate all forms of illegal trade in ivory. Poachers and illegal trades in ivory must know that their days are numbered.
Quote examples
Ben Fogle
English Writer
I saw firsthand the devastating consequences of poaching. I saw elephants with ivory hacked from their faces and the lengths private parks go to protect their precious wildlife.
Quote examples
Daniel Barenboim
Argentinian Musician
We need to take music out of the ivory tower - both for musicians and for the public. Otherwise, classical music will not survive the 21st century.
Quote examples
Reem Acra
Lebanese Designer
The more traditional bride still prefers white or ivory, but the young girls... seem to like the idea of using colors.
Quote examples
Benoit Mandelbrot
French Mathematician
Smooth shapes are very rare in the wild but extremely important in the ivory tower and the factory.
Quote examples
George M. Church
American Scientist
You can't just hoard your ideas inside the ivory tower. You have to get them out into the world.
Quote examples
Billie Joe Armstrong
American Singer
I don't want to live in an ivory tower, being the songwriter who just turns inward.
Quote examples
David Olusoga
British Historian
Theories, books and ideas created within ivory towers had real-world consequences.
Quote examples
Andrew Garfield
American Actor
I'd much rather be in the world than in some ivory tower somewhere.
Quote examples
Jeff Buckley
American Musician
I don't see myself in an ivory tower.
Example 1 of 10
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