Onyx: meaning, definitions and examples
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onyx
[ หษnษชks ]
mineral, gemstone
Onyx is a type of chalcedony, a mineral in the quartz family, characterized by its parallel bands of color. It is commonly used in jewelry and decorative objects.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She wore an onyx ring that enhanced her elegant outfit.
- Artisans carve intricate designs into onyx to create stunning sculptures.
- The necklace featured beautiful onyx beads interspersed with gold.
- They chose onyx for the table in their luxurious dining room.
Translations
Translations of the word "onyx" in other languages:
๐ต๐น รฒnรญxe
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคจเคฟเคเฅเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Onyx
๐ฎ๐ฉ onyx
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฝัะบั
๐ต๐ฑ onyks
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใใญใน
๐ซ๐ท onyx
๐ช๐ธ รณnice
๐น๐ท onyks
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค๋์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃููููุณ
๐จ๐ฟ onyx
๐ธ๐ฐ onyx
๐จ๐ณ ็็
๐ธ๐ฎ onyks
๐ฎ๐ธ onyx
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพะฝะธะบั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฅแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ onyx
๐ฒ๐ฝ รณnice
Etymology
The word 'onyx' comes from the Latin 'onyx', which in turn is derived from the Greek word 'แฝฮฝฯ ฮพ' (รณnux), meaning 'fingernail' or 'claw'. This name likely refers to the appearance of onyx, with its layered bands resembling the striations of a fingernail. Historically, onyx has been used since antiquity in various cultures for making jewelry, intaglios, and cameos. The ancient Greeks prized onyx for its beauty and believed it had protective qualities. In the Middle Ages, it was also thought to provide defense against evil spirits. Today, onyx is valued both for its aesthetic qualities and its significance in various forms of art and jewelry making.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,078, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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