Definition of Sardonyx

1. Noun. An onyx characterized by parallel layers of sard and a different colored mineral.

Generic synonyms: Onyx

Definition of Sardonyx

1. n. A variety of onyx consisting of sard and white chalcedony in alternate layers.

Definition of Sardonyx

1. a variety of quartz [n -ES]

Medical Definition of Sardonyx

1. A variety of onyx consisting of sard and white chalcedony in alternate layers. Origin: L, fr. Gr. See Sard, and Onyx. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sardonyx

Sardinian
sardining
Sardinops
Sardinops caerulea
Sardis
sardius
sardiuses
sardoin
sardonic
sardonic
sardonically
sardonicism
sardonicisms
sardonic grin
sardonyx (current term)
sardonyx (current term)
sardonyxes
sards
sared
saree
saree
sarees
sargasso
sargasso
sargassos
Sargasso Sea
sargassum
sargassums
Sargassum bacciferum
sargassum fish

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