noun
a plural noun referring to the hard white material composing the tusks of elephants and other similar animals, often used to make piano keys
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The pianist skillfully played the ivories during the classical concert.
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I love tickling the ivories on the piano in my free time.
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She's a pro at tinkering with the ivories on the keyboard.
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The artist painted a beautiful picture of an elephant with its majestic ivories.