Ebony: meaning, definitions and examples

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ebony

[ ˈɛbəni ]

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type of wood

A dense black hardwood, most commonly yielded by several species in the genus Diospyros.

Synonyms

blackwood, ebon

Examples of usage

Her antique desk was made of ebony wood.
The piano keys were crafted from ebony.

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color

A deep, lustrous black color.

Synonyms

jet, sable

Examples of usage

The night sky was ebony, dotted with twinkling stars.
Her hair shone in the ebony light.

Translations

Translations of the word "ebony" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ébano

🇮🇳 काला लकड़ी

🇩🇪 Ebenholz

🇮🇩 kayu hitam

🇺🇦 чорне дерево

🇵🇱 heban

🇯🇵 黒檀 (こくたん)

🇫🇷 ébène

🇪🇸 ébano

🇹🇷 abanoz

🇰🇷 흑단 (heukdan)

🇸🇦 خشب الأبنوس

🇨🇿 eben

🇸🇰 eben

🇨🇳 乌木 (wū mù)

🇸🇮 ebenovina

🇮🇸 eboní

🇰🇿 қара ағаш

🇬🇪 შავი ხე (shavi khe)

🇦🇿 eban ağacı

🇲🇽 ébano

Word origin

The term 'ebony' originated from the Ancient Egyptian word 'hbny', which referred to the dark wood. Ebony has been prized for its beauty and durability throughout history, used in furniture, musical instruments, and decorative arts. It holds a rich cultural significance in various regions of the world, symbolizing luxury and elegance.