ebony

/ˈɛbəni/

Definitions

1. noun

a very dark brown color, especially one that resembles the color of dark wood or a dark-skinned person’s skin

“The furniture had an elegant ebony finish that matched the room’s dark wood flooring.”

2. adjective

relating to ebony wood or having a dark brown color

“The ebony tree in the forest stood tall among other trees.”

Synonyms

  • dark brown
  • jet black

Antonyms

  • pale
  • white