IVORY NUT
\ˈa͡ɪvəɹˌi nˈʌt], \ˈaɪvəɹˌi nˈʌt], \ˈaɪ_v_ə_ɹ_ˌi n_ˈʌ_t]\
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nutlike seed of a South American palm; the hard white shell takes a high polish and is used for e.g. buttons
By Princeton University
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nutlike seed of a South American palm; the hard white shell takes a high polish and is used for e.g. buttons
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
By Daniel Lyons
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The nut of a species of palm-tree-so called from the fluid found in the nuts hardening into a whitish close-grained albuminous substance, often called vegetable ivory from its resembling ivory in texture and colour.
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.
