A variant or shortened form of ebony, referring to the dark, dense hardwood.
Derived from 'ebony', which comes from Greek 'ebenos' and ultimately from Egyptian 'hbny'. This shortened form appears in some dialects and older texts, maintaining the reference to the prized black wood.
While 'eben' is less common than 'ebony', it appears in some Germanic languages and older English texts, showing how valuable materials often develop multiple linguistic forms as they spread through different cultures and regions.
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