Meaning Of The Word Sardonyx

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Sardonyx? Find Sardonyx meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Sardonyx Meaning

Sardonyx Definition
Sardonyx Definition

What's The Definition Of Sardonyx?

sardonyx in American English
a variety of onyx made up of alternating layers of white chalcedony and sard, used as a gem, esp. in making cameos
noun: a chalcedony that is used for cameos and has sard and chalcedony of another color, usually white, arranged in straight parallel bands

sardonyx in British English
noun: a variety of chalcedony with alternating reddish-brown and white parallel bands, used as a gemstone. Formula: SiO2

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Curlyheads ‐ a shrubby clematis, Clematis ochroleuca, of the…
  • Saint Michael ‐ one of the archangels. Feast day: Sept 29 or Nov…
  • Transparent ‐ transmitting light rays so that objects on the…
  • Unbalance ‐ the condition of being unbalanced; imbalance…
  • Staphylococcus ‐ any of a genus (Staphylococcus) of spherical…
  • Adrenochrome ‐ a red biochemical, C9H9NO3, oxidized from epinephrine…
  • Cantion ‐ noun: a song
  • Archconservative ‐ adjective: consistently holding extremely conservative…
  • Grandfatherly ‐ of a grandfather; adjective: of or characteristic…
  • Three-door ‐ noun: a car with three doors: one to the driver's…