Meanings
nounvegetable ivory (uncountable)
- uncountableThe nutlike seed of the South American tagua palm, used to make small items such as buttons.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounnutlike seed of a South American palm; the hard white shell takes a high polish and is used for e.g. buttons
Similar
ivory nutapple nut
Broader
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