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ivories

British  
/ -vrɪz, ˈaɪvərɪz /

plural noun

  1. the keys of a piano

  2. another word for teeth

  3. another word for dice

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Rumours that Taylor Swift would turn up and tinkle the ivories were shot down by Grammy producer Ben Winston.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

This is not a concert in which the lead singer will occasionally tinkle the ivories for effect.

From Salon • Jun. 24, 2025

Pianist Chloe Flower became a main character at the Globes for more than tickling the ivories throughout the night — for good and ill.

From Washington Post • Jan. 11, 2023

The ivories are estimated to date from the 1st or 2nd century.

From New York Times • Oct. 19, 2022

Shadow, from the Andrades, bound to Hort Town with furs and ivories.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin

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