1. to stain or finish (wood) black to resemble ebony
Usage: chiefly British spelling; American spelling is 'ebonize'; transitive verb

Examples

• The craftsman decided to ebonise the wooden frame to give it a more elegant appearance.
• Victorian furniture makers often ebonised cheaper woods to imitate expensive ebony.
• She ebonised the piano legs to match the dark finish of the rest of the instrument.
• The table was ebonised during restoration to restore its original appearance.
• Ebonising wood requires careful application of stain and varnish for a professional result.