: a translucent chalcedony in parallel layers of different colors
Examples of onyx in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebIt's named for its beautiful onyx formations, a type of banded calcite that gives the cave its distinctive appearance.—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024 An onyx pedestal invites Falconer to punctuate it with fresh flowers from time to time.—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024 Shop the bag in colors like heather gray, onyx, navy, and dark moss.—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2023 Some of her favorites to look out for include brass, marble, onyx, and alabaster, just to name a few.—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for onyx
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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
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