onyx

noun

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

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Some pieces also feature rose quarts, green onyx, pearls, green aventurine, pink grapolite, red moonstone, black opal and black spinel. Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024 One of the more sober models in the Jacob & Co. line, this 42mm stainless steel timepiece comes with a black onyx dial and features a big date at 12 o’clock and a power reserve indicator at 6 o’clock. Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2024 Look no further than OPI’s collab with Wicked, which offers something for every witch this holiday season: Metallic berry, shimmering forest green, twinkling onyx, and more. Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, 23 Oct. 2024 Take a diamond, onyx, and moonstone brooch (below) that cleverly forms the shape of a claw—a clear reference to the French house’s perennial Panthère mascot—with a single talon lifting open to reveal a secret watch beneath. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2024 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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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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