ebonize
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Definition of ebonize
: to stain black in imitation of ebony
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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. 2013These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'ebonize.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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