ivory-white

[ ahy-vuh-ree-hwahyt, -wahyt, ahy-vree- ]

/ ˈaɪ və riˈʰwaɪt, -ˈwaɪt, ˈaɪ vri- /

of a creamy or yellowish white in color.

Origin of ivory-white

First recorded in 1585–95

Her face was drawn and ivory-white, her eyes unnaturally brilliant, her lips bloodless and pinched.

The Stowmarket Mystery |Louis Tracy
The colour is ivory-white, with a faintest tinge of green, and green spots are dotted all over.

About Orchids |Frederick Boyle
He was frightened when he saw that Toppin's familiar little pink face had changed to an ivory-white, and that his eyes were shut.

Jack of Both Sides |Florence Coombe
Domini looked at her host, who was standing by the doorway, leaning one arm against the ivory-white wall.

The Garden Of Allah |Robert Hichens

The pretty flowers are about two inches long, with orange-yellow petals and an ivory-white pistil.

Field Book of Western Wild Flowers |Margaret Armstrong