black ebony (wood)

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Scope note
A valuable, black, hard, dense, and extremely durable wood obtained from the species Diospyros dendo of west Africa. It is used for ornamental inlays, piano keys, and turnery.
black ebony
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024