What is another word for ivory palm?
Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ɪvəɹˌi pˈɑːm] (IPA) 
The ivory palm, also known as the tagua palm, is a plant species native to South America. It is recognized for its hard and white seeds that resemble ivory, which are used in jewelry making and craftsmanship. The tagua palm is also referred to as the "vegetable ivory" due to its similarity to animal ivory. Some other synonyms for the ivory palm include tagua nut palm, corozo palm, and ivory-nut palm. In addition, the botanical name for the ivory palm is Phytelephas aequatorialis, which translates to "plant elephant" in Greek. This name pays homage to the palm's elephant-like tusks.
