sardonyx

sar·don·yx

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sahr-don-iks, sahr-dn-]
- /sɑrˈdɒn ɪks, ˈsɑr dn-/
- /ˈsɑː.də.nɪks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahr-don-iks, sahr-dn-]
- /sɑrˈdɒn ɪks, ˈsɑr dn-/

Definitions of sardonyx word

noun sardonyx a chalcedony that is used for cameos and has sard and chalcedony of another color, usually white, arranged in straight parallel bands. 1
noun sardonyx a variety of chalcedony with alternating reddish-brown and white parallel bands, used as a gemstone. Formula: SiO2 0
noun sardonyx a variety of onyx made up of alternating layers of white chalcedony and sard, used as a gem, esp. in making cameos 0

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Origin of sardonyx

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English < Latin < Greek sardónyx; see sard, onyx

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Parts of speech for Sardonyx

noun

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adverb

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sardonyx popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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