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Meaning
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Noun
A very long, pointed tooth that sticks out of the mouth of certain animals.
vi Con voi có hai chiếc ngà rất lớn.
en The elephant has two very large tusks.
The hard, bone-like tissue that forms the main part of a tooth.
vi Lớp ngà bảo vệ các dây thần kinh bên trong răng.
en The dentin layer protects the nerves inside the tooth.
The hard, creamy-white substance that forms the tusks of elephants.
vi Chiếc vòng tay này được làm bằng ngà.
en This bracelet is made of ivory.
Proper noun
A female given name.
vi Hôm qua, tôi đã đi xem phim cùng với bạn Ngà.
en Yesterday, I went to see a movie with my friend Ngà.