ivory

/ˈaɪv(ə)ɹi/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

The hard white form of dentin which forms the tusks of elephants, walruses and other animals.

2

A creamy white color, the color of ivory.

3

Something made from or resembling ivory.

4

The teeth.

5

The keys of a piano; or, the white keys, as opposed to the black keys (ebonies).

6

A white person.

7

A die (object bearing numbers, thrown in games of chance).

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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