What does EBONY mean?

Ebony

Parts of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Definitions:

• A dense black wood, most commonly yielded by several species in the genus Diospyros.
• A deep, lustrous black color.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈɛbəni/
• UK: /ˈɛbəni/

Origin and Usage:

The word "ebony" comes from the Ancient Egyptian word "hbny", which means "black wood". Ebony has been used in furniture making for centuries due to its durability and beautiful dark color. It is also used for musical instruments, such as pianos and violins, because of its high density and resonance.

Synonyms:

• Jet
• Coal
• Onyx
• Midnight

Related Words:

• Onyx
• Amber
• Ivory
• Mahog
• Teak

Example Sentences:

• The antique dresser was made of solid ebony wood.
• She wore an ebony dress to the formal event.
• The piano keys were made of ivory and ebony.
• The midnight sky was as dark as ebony.