Onyx
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɒnɪks/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Onyx is a noun meaning (mineralogy) A banded variety of chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline form of quartz.
Meaning
(mineralogy) A banded variety of chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline form of quartz.
More Meanings
- A jet-black color, named after the gemstone.
- Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the genus Horaga.
- Jet-black; often, glossily so.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: ebony, raven
And the gold of that land is good: there is bdellium and the onyx stone.
People talk about using marble in the bathrooms. Marble wasn't good enough for use—we have onyx!
There was no moon, only stars set brilliantly in the soft black onyx of the sky : a black night and very silent on Cimiez ; and a black and silent prospect from the verandah […]
Word Forms
- onyxes
Synonyms for onyx
Depending on context, synonyms include ebony, raven.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include agate, gemstone, cameo, chalcedonyx, onycha, quartzine.
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