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BNC: 43565 COCA: 26207

onyx

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onyx /ˈɑːnɪks/ noun
onyx
/ˈɑːnɪks/
noun
Learner's definition of ONYX
[noncount]
: a kind of stone that has straight lines of usually white and black or white and brown and that is used especially in jewelry缟玛瑙 see color picture on this page
BNC: 43565 COCA: 26207

onyx

noun

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Hues of oranges and browns compliment the onyx, leather, and brass used throughout, while contemporary details elevate the earth tones to reflect the hotel’s broader blend of old-world Paris with cutting-edge design. Ian Malone, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2022 It’s one continuous circle in gold with an onyx smooth cut stone set right into the gold. Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Aug. 2022 This restaurant is reached by two wide marble and onyx stairways from the main entrance on D street. San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2022 Take, for example, the 32 carats of brilliant round diamonds and onyx inserts, set in white gold in a scalelike pattern, that make up the Spinel Charm necklace. Rima Suqi, ELLE Decor, 22 Aug. 2022 McCartney selected a rare, 5-plus carat diamond in a platinum, Art Deco-style setting featuring black onyx strips that Lane had in his archival collection. Jolene Latimer, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2022 The landowners then found black onyx in the cave and mined it until 1938 when it was commercialized and opened to the public. Chelsey Lewis, Journal Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2022 Your uncle will definitely want to wear this stylish yet classic onyx watch with everything — especially since it can easily be dressed up or down. Corinne Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 4 Aug. 2022 The entire lobby, including the box office, elevator recess and stairways, are finished in Pedrara onyx on both walls and ceilings, making one of the largest single contracts ever executed in that beautiful stone. San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2022 See More

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
BNC: 43565 COCA: 26207

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