onyx
/ˈɑnɪks/
adjective
- Made of or resembling onyx; black or dark-colored.
- The onyx beads were smooth and cool to the touch.
- He wore an onyx tie pin to the wedding.
- The onyx countertop added elegance to the kitchen.
noun
- A type of quartz with parallel bands of different colors, often used in jewelry and carvings.
- Onyx is popular for making decorative boxes and sculptures.
- She wore a ring with a black onyx stone set in silver.
- The ancient Romans carved cameos from onyx.
- A deep black color, like that of black onyx.
- The car was painted a sleek onyx that gleamed in the sun.
- The phone comes in onyx, white, and rose gold.
- She chose an onyx dress for the formal event.