Associations to the word «Onyx»

Wiktionary

ONYX, noun. (mineralogy) A banded variety of chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline form of quartz.
ONYX, noun. A jet-black color, named after the gemstone.
ONYX, adjective. Jet-black
ONYX MARBLE, noun. A banded variety of marble or calcium carbonate resembling onyx. It is obtained from Mexico.

Dictionary definition

ONYX, noun. A chalcedony with alternating black and white bands; used in making cameos.

Wise words

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn