azabache

Spanish

Etymology

From Andalusian Arabic azzabáǧ, from Arabic, from Persian. This definition is lacking an etymology or has an incomplete etymology. You can help Wiktionary by giving it a proper etymology.

Pronunciation

• (Castilian) IPA: /aθaˈβatʃe̞/
• (Others) IPA: /asaˈβatʃe̞/

Noun

azabache m (plural azabaches)

1. Jet; a form of compact, glistening coal often used in jewelry.

Adjective

azabache m and f (plural azabaches)

1. Having a jet colour; of a deep black, and often glistening, colour.