noun / adjective
ebony
EB-uh-nee/ˈebəni/
A dense, nearly black hardwood.
The cut ebony reveals nearly black heartwood within a pale outer rim.
Etymology
Greek ebenos already named this dark, hard wood. The wood’s intense darkness later allowed ebony to suggest deep blackness more generally.
In context
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More examples
- The cabinet has polished ebony handles.
- This small block of ebony feels surprisingly heavy.
- She carves the dark chess pieces from ebony.
Forms
ebony
Similar words
- hardwood
- A broader category of wood, not necessarily dark or dense.