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 ebony ebony /ˈɛbəni/

adjective

  1. Of a very dark black  ( ebon , ebony )
    of a very dark black

noun

  1. () A very dark black  ( coal black , jet black , pitch black , ebony , sable , soot black )
    a very dark black
  2. Tropical tree of southern Asia having hard dark-colored heartwood used in cabinetwork  ( Diospyros ebenum , ebony , ebony tree )
    tropical tree of southern Asia having hard dark-colored heartwood used in cabinetwork
  3. Hard dark-colored heartwood of the ebony tree; used in cabinetwork and for piano keys  ( ebony )
    hard dark-colored heartwood of the ebony tree; used in cabinetwork and for piano keys
     The piano had keys made of ebony and ivory.
    The piano had keys made of ebony and ivory.


 Hohhot Hohhot /ˈhoʊˈhoʊt/

noun

  1. A northern industrial city of China to the northwest of Beijing  ( Hohhot )
    a northern industrial city of China to the northwest of Beijing
     Hohhot is known for its rich history and industrial significance in northern China.
    Hohhot is known for its rich history and industrial significance in northern China.


 barosaur barosaur /ˈbɑːrəsɔːr/

noun

  1. A dinosaur that could grow to be as tall as a building five stories tall  ( barosaur , barosaurus )
    a dinosaur that could grow to be as tall as a building five stories tall


 publication publication /ˌpəblɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

  1. () A copy of a printed work offered for distribution  ( publication )
    a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
      The author celebrated the release of her new publication.
    The author celebrated the release of her new publication.
  2. () The act of issuing printed materials  ( issue , publication )
    the act of issuing printed materials
  3. The business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution  ( publication , publishing )
    the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
     The author signed a contract with one of the biggest publishing houses.
    The author signed a contract with one of the biggest publishing houses.
  4. The communication of something to the public; making information generally known  ( publication )
    the communication of something to the public; making information generally known
     The publication of her first book marked the beginning of her literary career.
    The publication of her first book marked the beginning of her literary career.