onyx

Noun

A semiprecious variety of agate with different colored bands, used in jewelry and ornamental carvings.

ریشه

From Latin 'onyx', from Greek 'onux' (claw, fingernail) due to the resemblance of the layers to the colors of a fingernail.

مثال

• She wore a beautiful necklace made of onyx.
• The onyx stone was carved into an intricate design.
• The jewelry store had a wide selection of onyx rings.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Necklace made of onyx Carve onyx Selection of onyx rings Use onyx for decorative purposes