ivoride

English

Etymology

ivory +‎ -ide?

Noun

ivoride (uncountable)

1. (archaic) A celluloid compound used as a substitute for ivory.
   • 1872, Horace Greeley, The great industries of the United States:

     The ivoride, to which we have referred, and which presents a scarcely distinguishable substitute for ivory, gives superior handles, which will not break or crack, nor absorb grease and stains.

Anagrams

• ivoried