onyx

noun

on·​yx ˈä-niks 

: a translucent chalcedony in parallel layers of different colors

Examples of onyx in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mourning, which would last at least two years for a widow, proscribed any jewelry except pearls and black onyx, with the only gold permitted being the wedding ring. —Judith Martin, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2025

Infielder Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays has been seen with an onyx necklace — while also seen sporting two Alhambra bracelets when not on the field. —Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2025

Rojas also cycles through an array of earrings, including matching onyx Sweet Alhambra studs and mother-of-pearl Sweet Butterflies. —India Brown, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2025

The pulled lamb remains one of the best barbecue dishes in the city, the peppery ribs provide just enough tension before the meat falls from the bone, and the brisket’s onyx bark tastes of caramel. —Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025

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

Rhymes for onyx

• conics
• phonics
• sonics
• tonics
• avionics
• electronics
• histrionics
• hydroponics
• nucleonics
• ultrasonics
• harmonics
• ionics

Kids Definition

onyx

noun

on·​yx ˈän-iks 

: chalcedony in parallel layers of different color