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onyx

UK

/ˈɒn.ɪks/

US

/ˈɑː.nɪks/

onyxnoun

onyxes

pl

Translations

The statue was carved from onyx.

Статуя была вырезана из оникса.

Definitions

A type of chalcedony, a mineral of the quartz family, characterized by its parallel bands of color, often used as a gemstone.

The jeweler showed me a beautiful ring set with a polished onyx.

A black or dark-colored variety of this mineral, often used in jewelry and decorative items.

She wore a necklace with a large onyx pendant that gleamed in the light.

Synonyms

banded chalcedony

onyxadjective

UK

/ˈɒn.ɪks/

US

/ˈɑː.nɪks/

Used attributively to describe something made of onyx or having the color of onyx (deep black); relative adjective, no comparison degrees normally used.

Definitions

Made of onyx or resembling the deep-black color of onyx.

The bathroom was finished with sleek onyx tiles.

Synonyms