Concept information

Preferred term

ivory  

Definition

  • The fine-grained creamy-white dentine forming the tusks of elephants, and the teeth or tusks of certain other large animals such as the walrus; it has long been esteemed for a wide variety of ornamental articles.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/4524

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