ebon Meaning & Definition
What Does Ebon Mean?
As a noun, ebon means (now poetic) Ebony; an ebony tree. As an adjective, it means Made of ebony.
Ebon in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɛbən// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | achromatic, ebony and colorless |
| Plural | ebons |
| Comparative / superlative | more ebon, most ebon |
Ebon Definition (Noun)
- (now poetic) Ebony; an ebony tree.
Ebon as an Adjective
- Made of ebony.
- Black in colour.
- Having dark skin; black.
Synonyms of Ebon
Ebon synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Ebon
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Ebon in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
ebon (plural ebons)
ebon (comparative more ebon, superlative most ebon)
Origin of Ebon
From Old French eban (modern ébène), from Latin ebenus, from Ancient Greek ἔβενος (ébenos, “ebony tree”).
Pronouncing Ebon
The standard pronunciation of ebon is //ˈɛbən//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Ebon
Is ebon a noun or an adjective?
Ebon is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for ebon?
Close synonyms of ebon are achromatic, ebony and colorless. See the full list of ebon synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of ebon?
The plural of ebon is ebons.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of ebon?
The comparative form is more ebon and the superlative form is most ebon.