vegetable ivory
noun
Definition of vegetable ivory
1 : the hard white opaque endosperm of the ivory nut that takes a high polish and is used as a substitute for ivory
2 : ivory nut
From the M-W Editors
1842
First Known Use of vegetable ivory
1842
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