French ivoryn. originally and chiefly North American imitation ivory made of celluloid.
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1888 Boston Sunday Globe 25 Nov. 5 (advt.) French Ivory Buttons, two dozen on a card, regular price 20c. a card.
2007 London (Ont.) Free Press (Nexis) 23 July d6French ivory pieces are ubiquitous; you can find these items in almost any shop, flea market or garage sale.