Ebony: meaning, definitions and examples
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ebony
[ ˈɛbəni ]
type of wood
A dense black hardwood, most commonly yielded by several species in the genus Diospyros.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her antique desk was made of ebony wood.
- The piano keys were crafted from ebony.
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.
See also: ebon.