Ebony Tree (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical tree of southern Asia having hard dark-colored heartwood used in cabinetwork.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The carpenter chose a beautiful piece of wood from the ebony tree for the intricate carvings on the table.
- Experts identify the tropical ebony tree by its dark, almost black heartwood and yellow sapwood.
- Historical records show that ancient Egyptians and Phoenicians traded extensively for ebony tree wood.
- In Japan, artisans prize ebony tree wood for its dense, smooth grain used in top-tier furniture.
- The rare and valuable ebony tree species is threatened due to extensive over-logging and illegal harvesting.