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Meaning of "sardonyx" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SARDONYX

Via Latin from Greek sardonux, perhaps from sardionsardine² + onux nail.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF SARDONYX

ˈsɑːdənɪks


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SARDONYX

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sardonyx is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SARDONYX MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Onyx

Onyx is a banded variety of chalcedony. The colors of its bands range from white to almost every color. Commonly, specimens of onyx contain bands of black and/or white.

Definition of sardonyx in the English dictionary

The definition of sardonyx in the dictionary is a variety of chalcedony with alternating reddish-brown and white parallel bands, used as a gemstone. Formula: SiO2.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SARDONYX

avionics · biomechanics · electromechanics · electronics · harmonics · hydroponics · knicks · mechanics · mechatronics · microelectronics · nix · Nyx · onyx · optoelectronics · phenix · phoenix · phonics · photonics · technics · UNIX

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SARDONYX

sard · sardana · Sardanapalus · sardar · Sardegna · sardel · sardelle · Sardes · sardine · Sardinia · Sardinian · Sardis · sardius · sardonian · sardonic · sardonical · sardonically · sardonicism · Sardou · saree

WORDS THAT END LIKE SARDONYX

apteryx · archaeopteryx · bombyx · bostryx · calyx · Ceyx · chalcedonyx · coccyx · epicalyx · nectocalyx · oryx · pompholyx · pyx · Styx

Synonyms and antonyms of sardonyx in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «sardonyx» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SARDONYX

Find out the translation of sardonyx to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of sardonyx from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sardonyx» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

缠丝玛瑙
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

ónice
570 millions of speakers
en

English

sardonyx
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

गोमेदक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

جزع عقيقي
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

сардоникс
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

sardônica
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

sardonyx
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

sardonyx
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Sardonyx
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

sardonyx
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

サードニックス
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

사도 닉스
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Sardonyx
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ma nảo có vân
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

கோமேதகம்
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

सरडायनीक्स
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

akik
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

sardonica
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

sardoniks
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

сардонікс
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

sardonix
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σαρδόνυχας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sardonyx
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sardonyx
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sardonyks
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sardonyx

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SARDONYX»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sardonyx

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SARDONYX»

Discover the use of sardonyx in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sardonyx and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Sardonyx
This is a new release of the original 1926 edition.
Danford Barney, 2013
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The Sardonyx Net
In this story of forbidden love, crime, corrupt justice, and lucrative business, the Yago family must fight to keep their business stable.
Elizabeth A. Lynn, 2014
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Dunwich's Guide to Gemstone Sorcery: Using Stones for ...
The ancient Romans were known to have engraved the image of the god Mars upon sardonyx amulets to provide courage. Sorcerers in 17th-century Persia believed that a thief could be made invisible to his victims by wearing a magick ring ...
Gerina Dunwich, 2003
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The Sardonyx Seal: A Romance of Normandy
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.
Belle Gray Taylor, 2010
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Lexicon Hieroglyphicum Sacro-Profanum Of Woordboek Van ...
Waarin Persoonen, Daden, Tyden, Plaatsen, Dieren, Boomen, Planten, Kruiden, Visschen, Vogelen en wat verder in de Heilige Bladen en by de Aaloutheit, tot Voor- of Zinnebeelden heeft gestrekt .... S - Z Martinus Koning. SARDONYX. lyk ...
Martinus Koning, 1717
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The British cyclopædia of natural history
The most highly-prized varieties are the white and red striped, or sardonyx, and the blood-red ; the next in estimation are the pale red ; and the least valuable are the yellow, white, and brown. As it is a softer stone than common calcedony, it is ...
Charles Frederick Partington, 1835
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Prints and Drawings, ... Pictures, Cameos and Intaglios, ... ...
V £ 41 ' ,^,f • 0*P 4-2 i " '• — 13 An Intaglio, Animal, on Sardonyx^ fet in gold An Intaglio, fet in gold An Intaglio, ditto An Intaglio, Bear, on Root tf Emerald, ditto A large round Intaglio, ditto A Cameo, Cupid riding on a Dolphin, on Sardonyx, very  ...
William Richardson, 1799
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The British Cyclopæedia of Natural History: Combining a ...
The most highly-prized varieties are the white and red striped, or sardonyx, and the blood-red ; the next in estimation are the pale red ; and the least valuable are the yellow, white, and brown. As it is a softer stone than common calcedony, it is ...
Charles Frederick Partington, 1835
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The Periplus of the Erythrean Sea
But in opposition to this opinion, Mr. Dutens, under the article Sardonyx, supposes that stone employed and cut, to form the Murr- hina, on account of its beauty, and the great number of strata in a small compass, that the Sardonyx was formed ...
William Vincent, 1805
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Encyclopædia Americana: A Popular Dictionary of Arts, ...
The onyx, sardonyx, agate- onyx, alabaster of two colors or strata, as also certain shells of different coats, were frequently engraved, by the ancients, in relief; and these sorts of engravings are commonly called cameos. They also sometimes ...
Francis Lieber, Edward Wigglesworth, Thomas Gamaliel Bradford, 1835

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SARDONYX»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sardonyx is used in the context of the following news items.
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Steven Universe Comes Back From Hiatus August 6: Is Stevenbomb …
Steven Universe Hiatus Sardonyx #WeekOfSardonyx #StevenBomb3 Steven Universe hiatus teaser: What is Sardonyx? (c) Cartoon Network VIA: Tumblr Steven ... «iDigitalTimes.com, Jul 15»
2
Steven Universe Recap: Cry for Help
Sardonyx's design is an absolute delight – probably my favorite Crystal Gem fusion in a purely aesthetic sense, from her “articulated” segments and magician ... «The Mary Sue, Jul 15»
3
Steven Universe Creator Teases Gem News and Talks Origin …
As of this date, we are at the third Steven Bomb entitled Week of Sardonyx, with five Steven Universe episodes airing from July 13 to 17. Tomorrow's episode of ... «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»
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Steven Universe: “Cry For Help”
All of this information was already present—Peridot, in creating an obstacle substantial enough to justify the creation of Sardonyx, merely serves as a catalyst. «A.V. Club, Jul 15»
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Steven Universe Comes Back From Hiatus July 13 With 5 New …
Steven Universe Hiatus Sardonyx #WeekOfSardonyx #StevenBomb3 Steven Universe hiatus teaser: What is Sardonyx? (c) Cartoon Network VIA: Tumblr. «iDigitalTimes.com, Jun 15»
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Cameos featuring quality materials more valuable than others
Intaglios are commonly cut into onyx, sardonyx or beryl and are usually intended as seals. Cameos have been made from a variety of surfaces. Shell is best ... «Arizona Daily Star, May 15»
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Young entrepreneur develops money-management program
Four years later, Johnson is a 23-year-old quantitative systems architect and engineer at a startup private equity fund, Sardonyx Capital. His algorithms are the ... «Washington Times, Feb 15»
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Roman Empire's 'Ancient Luxury' shows timeless appeal at Getty Villa
For example, the Treasure of Naix — eight gold necklaces accented with emerald, glass, amethyst, pearl and sardonyx — resembles pieces at Barneys and ... «Los Angeles Times, Feb 15»
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Ancient and New: A Cameo Reappearance
... depict an image in relief, most cameos in the Torre del Greco style are carved in sardonyx shell from the Mediterranean sea snail, Cassis Madagascariensis. «New York Times, Sep 14»
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How Gold Buyers Date Antique Jewelry by Time Period
The lady adorning the pin was typically carved from shell, agate, onyx or sardonyx. Cameos were commonly strung on velvet and tied. Femininity and “purity” ... «KIRO Seattle, Jun 14»
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