: a translucent chalcedony in parallel layers of different colors
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Claridge’s 269 rooms and suites are anything but cookie-cutter, with 26 categories, ranging from the Superior Room to the palatial new Penthouse, decked out with four bedrooms, green onyx fireplaces, a revolving couch, and the world’s largest Damien Hirst private collection.—Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2024 Some pieces also feature rose quarts, green onyx, pearls, green aventurine, pink grapolite, red moonstone, black opal and black spinel.—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024 One of the more sober models in the Jacob & Co. line, this 42mm stainless steel timepiece comes with a black onyx dial and features a big date at 12 o’clock and a power reserve indicator at 6 o’clock.—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2024 Look no further than OPI’s collab with Wicked, which offers something for every witch this holiday season: Metallic berry, shimmering forest green, twinkling onyx, and more.—Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, 23 Oct. 2024 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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