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    Marfil (en. Ivory)

    /maɾˈfil/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Material obtained from the tusks of animals, especially elephants.
    Ivory has been highly valued for the making of musical instruments.
    El marfil ha sido muy valorado para la elaboración de instrumentos musicales.
    Creamy white color similar to that of ivory.
    The room's decor was in a very elegant ivory tone.
    La decoración de la habitación fue en un tono marfil muy elegante.
    Figuratively, something that is delicate or of great beauty.
    The sculpture is made of ivory and is a true work of art.
    La escultura está hecha de marfil y es un verdadero trabajo artístico.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mārfīles', which refers to the material obtained from elephant tusks.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to sound like ivory
    It is used to describe a soft and pleasant sound.
    sonar como un marfil
    ivory teeth
    Reference to white and healthy teeth.
    dientes de marfil
    ivory piano
    It refers to a piano that has ivory keys, though now it is more symbolic.
    piano de marfil

    Related Words

    elephant
    Large mammal known for its ivory tusks.
    elefante
    sculpture
    The art of creating figures from materials such as ivory.
    escultura
    ivory trade
    Industry dedicated to the production and sale of ivory products.
    negocios del marfil

    Slang Meanings

    To be elegant or very well presented.
    That dress has an ivory finish, it makes you look incredible.
    Ese vestido tiene un acabado marfil, te hace ver increíble.
    To do something very carefully or delicately.
    She always draws with a touch of ivory.
    Ella siempre dibuja con un toque de marfil.