Made of ebony or resembling ebony; black and shiny like ebony wood, often used poetically.
From Latin ebenus, derived from Greek ebenos and ultimately Semitic sources. This shortened poetic form was favored by writers for its elegant brevity.
Poets absolutely loved the word 'ebon' because it sounds rich and musical—just four letters but it evokes luxury, darkness, and ancient mystery better than simply saying 'black,' which is why you'll find it throughout English literature.
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