ebony

Example Sentences

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Christie's had dubbed the box, decorated with ebony, as "the most important scientific instrument ever offered at auction" and it had been expected to fetch 2-3 million euros.

From Barron's

The county’s most common variety is the California ebony tarantula, or Aphonopelma eutylenum, which can range from light beige to their namesake color.

From Los Angeles Times

McCamish said some of the best-known locations for observing the California ebony tarantula include:

From Los Angeles Times

Well-known trees such as magnolias are among the most threatened, with oaks, maple and ebonies also at risk.

From BBC

The title Black Rod comes from the ebony staff, topped with a golden lion, carried by the holder.

From BBC