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ebony

[eb-uh-nee] / ˈɛb ə ni /
ADJECTIVE
black
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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The exhibition also spotlighted India's diverse range of high-quality hardwoods such as teak, rosewood and ebony, and the country's deeply-rooted traditions of intricate handcrafting by local artisans.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Christie's had dubbed the box, decorated with ebony, as "the most important scientific instrument ever offered at auction" and it had been expected to fetch 2-3 million euros.

From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025

The county’s most common variety is the California ebony tarantula, or Aphonopelma eutylenum, which can range from light beige to their namesake color.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2025

Far, far away in the vastness of deep space, an ebony spaceship awaits.

From New York Times • Feb. 21, 2024

Her ebony wrappings flowed unnaturally, as if she were underwater.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull




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