Associations to the word «Onyx»
Noun
Adjective
Wiktionary
ONYX, noun. (mineralogy) A banded variety of chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline form of quartz.
ONYX, noun. A jet-black color, named after the gemstone.
ONYX, adjective. Jet-black
ONYX MARBLE, noun. A banded variety of marble or calcium carbonate resembling onyx. It is obtained from Mexico.
Dictionary definition
ONYX, noun. A chalcedony with alternating black and white bands; used in making cameos.
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