ebonise

eb·on·ize

[eb-uh-nahyz]
verb (used with object), eb·on·ized, eb·on·iz·ing.
to stain or finish black in imitation of ebony.
Also, especially British, eb·on·ise.


Origin:
1875–80; ebon(y) + -ize

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ebonize or ebonise (ˈɛbəˌnaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
(tr) to stain or otherwise finish in imitation of ebony
 
ebonise or ebonise
 
vb

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ebonize or ebonise (ˈɛbəˌnaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
(tr) to stain or otherwise finish in imitation of ebony
 
ebonise or ebonise
 
vb

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