ebonize

verb eb·o·nize \ ˈe-bə-ˌnīz \

Definition of ebonize

ebonized; ebonizing

: to stain black in imitation of ebony

Recent Examples of ebonize from the Web

In the bedroom, the vintage Cityscape headboard is by Paul Evans, the bed is dressed in Casa del Bianco linens, the bedside tables are ebonized mahogany, the 1950s American lamps are from Wyeth, and the carpet is by Beauvais Carpets.

— bob morris, ELLE Decor, "HOUSE TOUR: A Glamorous West Village Loft That's Made For Entertaining," 22 Nov. 2016
Kevin struck a deal with a floor refinisher: The contractor removed and kept the kitchen cabinets and counters in return for a discounted rate on ebonizing the hardwood floors.

— tim mckeough, New York Times, "The D.I.Y. Country House," 30 Jan. 2018
In the master bath of Courteney Cox's Malibu retreat, the cabinetry and mirror frame are ebonized white oak.

— elle decor staff, ELLE Decor, "Courteney Cox's Malibu Master Bath," 12 Nov. 2013

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