onyx

noun
UK: /ˈɒnɪks/
US: /ˈɑːnɪks/

  1. A type of stone that is black and shiny, often used in jewelry.

    1. I have an onyx ring that I wear every day.
    2. The jeweler polished the onyx to reveal its deep, reflective surface.

  2. A variety of chalcedony with alternating layers of different colors.

    1. This onyx has layers of black and white.
    2. Ancient Romans often used onyx for carved gemstones and decorative objects.

Synonyms

chalcedony jet
onyx adjective

  1. Having a color like onyx, especially a deep, glossy black.

    1. The cat has onyx eyes.
    2. She admired the dancer's sleek, onyx hair pulled back in a tight bun.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "onyx" in English means: A type of stone that is black and shiny, often used in jewelry., A variety of chalcedony with alternating layers of different colors..

The phonetic transcription of "onyx" is /ˈɒnɪks/ in British English and /ˈɑːnɪks/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "onyx": chalcedony, jet.

Example usage of "onyx": "I have an onyx ring that I wear every day.". More examples on the page.