Onyx
noun
A type of hard stone that is often black and can be polished to a shine. It is often used for making jewelry or other decorative items.
She wore a necklace adorned with an onyx pendant.
Often appears as...
- black onyx
- onyx stone
noun
A very dark, almost black, color, often used to describe the color of some animals, plants, or objects.
The onyx black of the night sky was starless.
Often appears as...
- onyx black color
- onyx black eyes
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noun
A type of hard stone that is often black and can be polished to a shine. It is often used for making jewelry or other decorative items.
She wore a necklace adorned with an onyx pendant.
Often appears as...
- black onyx
- onyx stone
noun
A very dark, almost black, color, often used to describe the color of some animals, plants, or objects.
The onyx black of the night sky was starless.
Often appears as...
- onyx black color
- onyx black eyes
Usage tips
Approving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Polishable Stone
Onyx can be polished to be very shiny, often found in elegant jewelry and ornaments.
His cufflinks were made of polished onyx.
Pro Tip 2/3Luxury Connotation
Onyx in jewelry suggests luxury and can be expensive, symbolizing sophistication.
The onyx ring she wore signified her refined taste.
Pro Tip 3/3Variety of Colors
Despite often being black, onyx stones can come in multiple colors, each with unique patterns.
The bracelet had beads of green, red, and black onyx.
Pro Tip 1/3Polishable Stone
Onyx can be polished to be very shiny, often found in elegant jewelry and ornaments.
His cufflinks were made of polished onyx.
Pro Tip 2/3Luxury Connotation
Onyx in jewelry suggests luxury and can be expensive, symbolizing sophistication.
The onyx ring she wore signified her refined taste.
Pro Tip 3/3Variety of Colors
Despite often being black, onyx stones can come in multiple colors, each with unique patterns.
The bracelet had beads of green, red, and black onyx.
Pro Tip 1/3Polishable Stone
Onyx can be polished to be very shiny, often found in elegant jewelry and ornaments.
His cufflinks were made of polished onyx.
Pro Tip 2/3Luxury Connotation
Onyx in jewelry suggests luxury and can be expensive, symbolizing sophistication.
The onyx ring she wore signified her refined taste.
Pro Tip 3/3Variety of Colors
Despite often being black, onyx stones can come in multiple colors, each with unique patterns.
The bracelet had beads of green, red, and black onyx.
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"Good" and "bad" are...
Eventually, I learned that my daughter had an ultra-rare chromosomal condition called Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome. She was missing a chunk of her fourth chromosome. And although my daughter was good -- she was alive, and she had brand new baby skin and the most aware onyx eyes --
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he also serves as a priest in the upcoming ceremony as the priest it is onyx responsibility to wear the mask of wrong doe the widow which of death the wrong damask will be purified to
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"Good" and "bad" are...
Eventually, I learned that my daughter had an ultra-rare chromosomal condition called Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome. She was missing a chunk of her fourth chromosome. And although my daughter was good -- she was alive, and she had brand new baby skin and the most aware onyx eyes --
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Self Stabbing PIPE National...
he also serves as a priest in the upcoming ceremony as the priest it is onyx responsibility to wear the mask of wrong doe the widow which of death the wrong damask will be purified to
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Theophile Gautier
French Poet
Yes, the work comes out more beautiful from a material that resists the process, verse, marble, onyx, or enamel.
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Theophile Gautier
French Poet
Yes, the work comes out more beautiful from a material that resists the process, verse, marble, onyx, or enamel.
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