Definition of "ebony" in English

noun

1. (uncountable) A hard, dense, deep black wood from various subtropical and tropical trees, especially of the genus Diospyros.

2. (countable) A tree that yields such wood.

3. (countable and uncountable) A deep, dark black colour.

4. Dark skin colour.

5. (countable) A black key on a piano or other keyboard instrument (as opposed to ivory).

adjective

1. Made of ebony wood.

2. A deep, dark black colour.

3. Dark-skinned; black; especially in reference to African-Americans.