onyx

/ˈɑnɪks/
adjective
  1. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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