vegetable ivory

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Scope note
The hard nut or seed of several types of palm tree which resembles ivory in hardness and appearance and serves as a substitute. Vegetable ivory is used for small, carved, ornamental items such as buttons and figurines.
vegetable ivory
Accepted term: 22-Apr-2024