Ivoire

/iˈvwɑːr/ noun

Definition

French word for ivory; often used in place names like Côte d'Ivoire

Etymology

from Old French 'ivoire' from Latin 'ebur, eboris' meaning ivory

Kelly Says

Ivoire gives us the beautiful name Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) - though thankfully today we appreciate elephants more for being alive than for their tusks!

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