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Vocabulary Entry
ebony
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A dense black hardwood derived from certain tropical trees, often used for furniture and musical instruments.
Example Sentences
"The table was made of beautiful ebony."
"She admired the intricate carvings on the ebony figurine."
"Ebony is often used to make piano keys because of its hardness."
A
adjective
Deep black in color.
Example Sentences
"Her ebony hair contrasted sharply with her pale skin."
"The night sky was an ebony canvas dotted with stars."
"He wore an elegant suit in an ebony shade."