onyx

noun

on·​yx ˈä-niks How to pronounce onyx (audio)
: a translucent chalcedony in parallel layers of different colors

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To finish the look, the singer wore a gold pendant necklace with tourmaline, pearl and onyx by Tiffany & Co. from the archives that had never been worn on a red carpet before, as well as earrings and a ring from the brand. Raven Brunner, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025 How to get the new SKIMS Swim collection The latest Skims swim collection features a wide range of swim suits, cover-ups and poolside accessories, available in five different colors, including champagne leopard, champagne tiger, snow, tide, and onyx. Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025 With rose gold hardware, an onyx dial and a $280,000 price tag, this timepiece was made for high rollers. Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025 The space is lined in sandy wood and onyx marble and tucked behind a wall of 60 vinyl covers by label icons like Lamar, Eminem, and Tupac, reimagined by elite artists like Kehinde Wiley and Takashi Murakami. Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for onyx

Word History

Etymology

Middle English oniche, onyx, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin onych-, onyx, from Greek, literally, claw, nail — more at nail

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of onyx was in the 14th century

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“Onyx.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/onyx. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.

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onyx

noun
on·​yx ˈän-iks How to pronounce onyx (audio)
: chalcedony in parallel layers of different color

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