: a translucent chalcedony in parallel layers of different colors
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That personal collection now includes some new favorites: five black onyx pieces, inspired by their grandmother’s vintage clip-ons, and exclusively available on their site and Moda Operandi starting April 25.—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025 The case core is tinted in deep black, echoing the onyx featured behind the tourbillon cage and along its sides.—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025 The other, crafted from white gold, is set with 1,100 small diamonds, onyx spots, and emeralds for eyes.—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025 The onyx walls and striped teak flooring are classic, while the combination of Tanganica and Ziricote wood adds a touch of freshness.—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for onyx
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Etymology
Middle English oniche, onyx, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin onych-, onyx, from Greek, literally, claw, nail — more at nail
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