ALL meanings of cote d'ivoire
Côte d'I·voire
C c - noun cote d'ivoire a republic in West Africa, on the Gulf of Guinea: Portuguese trading for ivory and slaves began in the 16th century; made a French protectorate in 1842 and became independent in 1960; major producer of coffee and cocoa. Official language: French. Religion: Muslim majority, with animist, atheist, and Roman Catholic minorities. Currency: franc. Capital: Yamoussoukro (administrative); Abidjan (legislative). Pop: 22 400 835 (2013 est). Area: 319 820 sq km (123 483 sq miles) 3
- noun cote d'ivoire Ivory Coast 3
- noun cote d'ivoire French name of Ivory Coast. 1