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ivory nut
noun
1.
the seed of a low, South American palm, Phytelephas macrocarpa, yielding vegetable ivory.
2.
a similar seed from other palms.
Origin:
1915–20
1915–20
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Ivory nut
is always a great word to know.
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| ivory nut | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the seed of the ivory palm, which contains an ivory-like substance used to make buttons, etc |
| 2. | any similar seed from other palms |
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