elfenbeinfarben

ivory-coloured

adjective EL-fen-byne-far-ben Rare

Origin: from Elfenbein 'ivory', originally 'elephant-bone'

Usage Note

Elfenbeinfarben describes a warm off-white, creamy colour like natural ivory. Common in wedding fashion, interior design, and art: elfenbeinfarbene Seide (ivory silk).

Examples

"Ihr elfenbeinfarbenes Brautkleid glänzte im Kerzenlicht."

Natural Translation

Her ivory-coloured wedding dress shone in the candlelight.

Literal Translation

Her ivory-coloured wedding dress shone in the candlelight.

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