エボニー

noun

ebony

Refers to the dark, dense hardwood from trees of the genus Diospyros, or the deep black color associated with it. Often used in contexts of furniture, musical instruments, or as a color name.

See also: 黒檀 (こくたん)

• このピアノの鍵けん盤ばんにはエボニーが使つかわれている。

  Ebony is used for the keys of this piano.

• 彼かの女じょはエボニーのような黒くろい髪かみをしている。

  She has hair as black as ebony.