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| − | In everyday usage, the term "ebony" refers to any very dense, black wood. However, in a botanical context it refers to any of the following 11 species of the genus ''Diospyros'': Ceylon ebony (D. ebenum), African Ebony (D. mespiliformis), Black Ebony (a.k.a. Gaboon Ebony - D. dendo), Black-and-white Ebony (a.k.a. Pale Moon Ebony - D. malabarica), Makassar Ebony (D. celebica), Coromandel Ebony (D. melanoxylon), Mauritius Ebony (D. tessellaria), Mun Ebony (D. mun), Myrtle Ebony (D. pentamera), New Guinea Ebony (D. insularis), Queensland Ebony (D. humilis) or Red-fruited Ebony (D. mabacea). |
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| + | '''Ebony''' (genus '''''Diospyros''''') is a dense black wood, most commonly yielded by several species in the genus ''Diospyros'', but ebony may also refer to other heavy, black (or dark coloured) woods from unrelated species.<ref name="wikipedia">[[Wikipedia:Ebony|Ebony]] at [[Wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]]</ref> |
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| − | This jet-black wand wood has an impressive appearance and reputation, being highly suited to all manner of combative magic, and to Transfiguration. Ebony is happiest in the hand of those with the courage to be themselves. Frequently non-conformist, highly individual or comfortable with the status of outsider, ebony wand owners have been found both among the ranks of the Order of the Phoenix and among the Death Eaters.<ref name="Pottermore">[ |
+ | This jet-black wand wood has an impressive appearance and reputation, being highly suited to all manner of combative [[magic]], and to [[Transfiguration]]. Ebony is happiest in the hand of those with the courage to be themselves. Frequently non-conformist, highly individual or comfortable with the status of outsider, ebony [[wand]] owners have been found both among the ranks of the [[Order of the Phoenix]] and among the [[Death Eaters]].<ref name="Pottermore">''[[Pottermore]]''</ref> |
| − | In the experience of [[Garrick Ollivander]], the ebony |
+ | In the experience of [[Garrick Ollivander]], the ebony [[wand]]’s perfect match is one who will hold fast to his or her beliefs, no matter what the external pressure, and will not be swayed lightly from their purpose.<ref name="Pottermore"/> |
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| + | The word "ebony" derives from the Ancient Egyptian "''hbny''", via the Ancient Greek "''ἔβενος''" (''ébenos''), by way of Latin and Middle English.<ref name="wikipedia"/> |
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Revision as of 00:45, 10 March 2015
Ebony (genus Diospyros) is a dense black wood, most commonly yielded by several species in the genus Diospyros, but ebony may also refer to other heavy, black (or dark coloured) woods from unrelated species.[1]
Wandlore
A wand of ebony
This jet-black wand wood has an impressive appearance and reputation, being highly suited to all manner of combative magic, and to Transfiguration. Ebony is happiest in the hand of those with the courage to be themselves. Frequently non-conformist, highly individual or comfortable with the status of outsider, ebony wand owners have been found both among the ranks of the Order of the Phoenix and among the Death Eaters.[2]
In the experience of Garrick Ollivander, the ebony wand’s perfect match is one who will hold fast to his or her beliefs, no matter what the external pressure, and will not be swayed lightly from their purpose.[2]
Etymology
The word "ebony" derives from the Ancient Egyptian "hbny", via the Ancient Greek "ἔβενος" (ébenos), by way of Latin and Middle English.[1]