Definition of onyx
: a translucent chalcedony in parallel layers of different colors
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The owners’ bath and powder room have thick onyx counters that are original.
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Two bedroom suites are on the first floor, as is a powder room with more onyx.
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There are new colors: onyx (black), ruby (red), and sapphire (blue), as well as new lenses.
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Snap will be offering the second generation Spectacles in three colors: onyx, ruby and sapphire; the old version came in black, teal, and coral.
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Kate also takes good luck charms with her to the birthing suite, including a 19th-century alabaster cameo pendant gifted to her by Queen Elizabeth and black onyx beads from her mother.
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In the men's parlor, the Handy family added a leather ceiling to complement the Tiffany stained glass over the onyx fireplace and carved woodworking.
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Turn is sleek, where unique little touches abound – from the glowing onyx bar to the intimate home-like seating areas to a drink and food menu that evolves throughout the day.
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This sweet, 60-year-old former music teacher puts a rose quartz in one of my hands, smooth onyx in the other, and a line of stones from my sternum to my belly.
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Origin and Etymology of onyx
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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First Known Use: 14th century
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Definition of onyx for English Language Learners
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: a kind of stone that has straight lines of usually white and black or white and brown and that is used especially in jewelry
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