SARDONYX


Meaning of SARDONYX in English

[ 'sα:dənɪks ]

■ noun onyx in which white layers alternate with sard.

Origin

ME: via L. from Gk sardonux , prob. from sardios 'sardius' + onux 'onyx'.

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