eburnification en · NOUN
Etymology
From Latin eburnus (“of ivory”), from ebur (“ivory”), + -ification.
Meanings
- (obsolete, uncountable, usually) The conversion of certain substances, such as pulp or bone, into ivory-like substance.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| eburnifications | Number=Plur | lexicographic |