black onyx
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of black onyx
First recorded in 1640–50
Example Sentences
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A side benefit of the exhaustive search is that Cookie found a black onyx earring she lost years ago.
From Washington Times • Jan. 5, 2020
At a different price point and aesthetic is Civetta, a Los Angeles brand that uses stones for its jewelry such as watermelon tourmaline and black onyx.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2017
On Aug. 17, two days before her 24th birthday, Hurst sat her down on their couch and presented her with a black onyx David Yurman ring.
From Washington Post • Dec. 17, 2015
In a glade of ebony trees, we found a Pel’s fishing owl, about 2 feet tall, with a slow, glowing stare from black onyx eyes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 30, 2015
It was a black onyx clock with a gold face but on top of it was the real beauty.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
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