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Rareebony
The correct spelling is ebony.
How to pronounce ebony
/ˈɛb.ən.i/
nounIPA: /ˈɛb.ən.i/
Say it like: Ebo-nee
The correct spelling is ebony. A hard, dense, deep black wood from various subtropical and tropical trees, especially of the genus Diospyros.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A hard, dense, deep black wood from various subtropical and tropical trees, especially of the genus Diospyros.
- 2.A tree that yields such wood.
- 3.A deep, dark black colour.
- 4.A black key on a piano or other keyboard instrument.
adjective
- 1.Made of ebony wood.
- 2.A deep, dark black colour.
- 3.Dark-skinned; black; especially in reference to African-Americans.
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