CHRYSELEPHANTINE


Meaning of CHRYSELEPHANTINE in English

[ ˌkrɪsɛlɪ'fantʌɪn ]

■ adjective (of ancient Greek sculpture) overlaid with gold and ivory.

Origin

C19: from Gk khruselephantinos , from khrusos 'gold' + elephas , elephant- 'elephant' or 'ivory'.

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