1. to make black or dark, especially to stain or color with ebony
Usage: archaic or literary

1. plural of ebony; pieces or objects made of ebony wood, or the dark wood itself

Examples

• The craftsman ebons the wooden frame to give it a rich, dark finish.
• The piano keys were made from ivory and ebons.
• She collected various ebons from different regions of Africa.
• The artist ebons the canvas with deep, shadowy strokes.
• Antique furniture often featured inlays of precious metals and ebons.
• The ebons in the jewelry box gleamed under the light.