Ebony
Pronunciation: /ˈɛbəniː/
Ebony (noun)
- A very dark, hard wood from tropical trees, often used for furniture.
- A deep black color, similar to the wood of the same name.
Examples
- The craftsman carved the statue from ebony.
- Ebony is often used for making musical instruments.
Common collocations: polished ebony, ebony furniture, ebony hue, rich ebony, ebony eyes
Ebony (adjective)
- Describing something that is very black, like the wood called ebony.
Examples
- The night sky was an ebony expanse.
- Her hair was ebony and glossy.