: a translucent chalcedony in parallel layers of different colors
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Some of her favorites to look out for include brass, marble, onyx, and alabaster, just to name a few.—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025 The serene guest bath, meanwhile, sports a walk-in shower and a light-pink onyx marble wall and sink.—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025 At the center of the collection, onyx was mixed with white and titanium travertine, revealing raw, sculptural lines.—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025 Around her neck, a rope of heavy onyx beads provided practical ornamentation.—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for onyx
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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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