Ebony (noun)

1. A hard, heavy, and dark wood, typically black or very dark brown in color.
2. The tree or shrub producing this wood.

Origin:

From the old french word "ébène" meaning "ebony tree".

Examples:

1. The piano had an ebony finish on the keys.
2. The craftsman carved the statue out of ebony.
3. The ebony wood was used to make the expensive furniture.
4. The ebony tree is native to tropical regions.
5. The ebony tree is known for its beautiful and hard wood.