ebony — a very dark black wood from a tropical tree, used for making furniture
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a very dark black wood from a tropical tree, used for making furniture
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛbəni/
Example Sentences
- The vampire's ebony coffin was so shiny that he used it as a mirror to fix his non-existent reflection.
- The antique ebony desk was worth more than my car.
- She claimed her ebony nail polish was 'sophisticated goth chic' but it just looked like she dipped her fingers in ink.
ebony
NOUN[/ˈɛbəni/]
a very dark black wood from a tropical tree, used for making furniture
Dark ebony wood furniture crafting
Ebony piano creates harmony in the ceremony
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Ebony derives from Ancient Egyptian, referring to a sacred black wood used in pharaonic tomb decoration. The term traveled through Greek ebenos and Latin ebenus before reaching English, designating a precious hardwood prized for its darkness and durability.
Breakdown
Greek ebenos → Latin ebenus → Old French ebene → Middle English ebony. The root likely originates from an Egyptian or Semitic source referring to the dark timber itself, with the -y suffix added in English to form the noun denoting the wood type.
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📝Examples
“The vampire's ebony coffin was so shiny that he used it as a mirror to fix his non-existent reflection.”
“The antique ebony desk was worth more than my car.”
“She claimed her ebony nail polish was 'sophisticated goth chic' but it just looked like she dipped her fingers in ink.”
“The ebony figurine was carved with incredible detail.”
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