Meaning of the word onyx in English
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onyx
US /ˈɑː.nɪks/
UK /ˈɒn.ɪks/
Noun
a chalcedony that occurs in bands of different colors and is used as a gemstone and for carving
Example:
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The ring was set with a beautiful black onyx stone.
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Ancient civilizations used onyx for carving cameos and intaglios.
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