: a translucent chalcedony in parallel layers of different colors
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The other, crafted from white gold, is set with 1,100 small diamonds, onyx spots, and emeralds for eyes.—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025 The onyx walls and striped teak flooring are classic, while the combination of Tanganica and Ziricote wood adds a touch of freshness.—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 Already, their high-design sensibilities are starting to show: rooms are adorned in California neutrals (think whites, creams, taupes, and slight touches of Pacific Ocean blues) while the Andre-Fu lobby bar features a distinctive silver onyx bar and Yves-Klein blue counter seats.—Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025 However, the 55-year-old managed to strike the perfect balance of Hollywood glamour and timeless elegance, pairing the look with a '70s vintage onyx and diamond statement necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, coordinated drop earrings by Boucheron, and a classic approach to glam.—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 5 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for onyx
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Etymology
Middle English oniche, onyx, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin onych-, onyx, from Greek, literally, claw, nail — more at nail
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