Dutch Word · Intermediate
ivoor
ivory, a hard natural material from elephant tusks and some other mammals' teeth
Pronunciation: say ivoor
Meaning
ivory, a hard natural material from elephant tusks and some other mammals' teeth
Example
De handel in ivoor is gestoeld op het afslachten van olifanten.
The ivory trade is based on the slaughtering of elephants.
Practice tips
- Practice ivoor out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Dutch word is for intermediate-level learners.