Ebony (Noun)
Meaning 1
A very dark black.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The beautiful ebony grand piano took center stage in the concert hall.
- The artist's hands moved deftly as he carved the intricate design into the piece of ebony.
- Her hair shone like polished ebony as it cascaded down her back.
- The room was filled with the rich, dark tones of the ebony wood paneling.
- The bird's plumage glistened like ebony, its sleek feathers a deep, glossy black.
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Meaning 2
Hard dark-colored heartwood of the ebony tree; used in cabinetwork and for piano keys.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Meaning 3
Tropical tree of southern Asia having hard dark-colored heartwood used in cabinetwork.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.