ebony
Short definition from Wiktionary
Noun
- A hard, dense, deep black wood from various subtropical and tropical trees, especially of the genus Diospyros.
- A tree that yields such wood.
- A deep, dark black colour.
- Dark skin colour.
- A black key on a piano or other keyboard instrument (as opposed to ivory).
Adjective
- Made of ebony wood.
- A deep, dark black colour.
- Dark-skinned; black; especially in reference to African-Americans.
Proper noun
- A female given name from English.
- A stereotypical African-American woman.
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