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    Ébano (en. Ebony)

    /ˈebano/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Dark and dense wood used in cabinetmaking and in the manufacture of musical instruments.
    Ebony craftsmanship is highly valued for its quality and beauty.
    La artesanía en ébano es muy valorada por su calidad y belleza.
    Tree that produces this wood, from the ebony family.
    The ebony tree grows in tropical regions.
    El ébano es un árbol que crece en regiones tropicales.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'ebenum', derived from the Greek 'ebenos'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to work in ebony
    To perform a work of high quality or refinement.
    trabajar en ébano
    ebony wood
    Referring to materials or structures that are very durable and elegant.
    madera de ébano

    Related Words

    cabinetmaking
    The art of working wood artistically, especially ebony.
    ebanistería
    black ebony
    A variety of ebony that is very dark in color, used in furniture.
    ébano negro

    Slang Meanings

    A person who dresses very elegantly and stands out at parties.
    The new guy at the party was an ebony; everyone was looking at him.
    El nuevo chico de la fiesta era un ébano, todos lo miraban.
    A term to refer to someone who is very attractive.
    She is so ebony she could be a model.
    Ella es tan ébano que podría ser modelo.