No, "ivory" is not a proper noun; it is a common noun that refers to a hard, creamy-white substance made from the tusks and teeth of animals, particularly elephants. Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or organizations and are usually capitalized, while common nouns like "ivory" refer to general items or concepts.
Yes, the noun 'ivory' is a common noun, a general for for a substance that makes up the tusks of elephants, walruses, and other animals; a general word for a pale whitish yellow color.The word 'ivory' also functions as an adjective.
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As a name of a road , Park Avenue', it is a proper noun, and both words star with a capital letter. However, when used separately, as 'the park, or 'the avenue', they are common nouns and so not need a capital letter.
Although not a common species, the ivory gull is listed as "Near Threatened", not endangered, by the IUCN.
no because its not common in the world today.
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No. Ivory sales in Cote d'Ivoire are strictly prohibited and tightly watched. Elephant populations of western Africa were decimated by the trade in ivory. Beginning in the 19th century, the area was one of the chief export areas for the ivory trade to Europe and became known as the ivory coast (common noun). The country was named by the French who colonized this area.
It is a proper noun, because it is the name of a specific thing.
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