What is the word origin of the word Ebony?

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What is the word origin of the word Ebony?

2006-10-17 15:15:06 · 4 answers · asked by desidatgirl 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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I think it is from the black colored heartwood from a tropical tree called Ceylon ebony or Indian ebony

2006-10-17 15:24:27 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Ebony is a rich,dark wood.

2006-10-17 19:15:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

The root word is "ebon"; of very dark black. It's also a very dark wood used for various purposes including fine piano keys and woodwork. For more try
http://www.google.com/search?num=100&hl=en&lr=&safe=off&q=define%3Aebony&btnG=Search

2006-10-17 15:48:28 · answer #3 · answered by Snaredrum 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Ebony and ivory live together in perfect harmony
side by side on my piano, keyboard oh lord
why don't we?

2006-10-17 15:23:54 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋