Definition of SARDONYX

sardonyx

Plural: sardonyxes

Noun

  • A variety of onyx with parallel layers of sard and white chalcedony.
  • an onyx characterized by parallel layers of sard and a different colored mineral
  • A gemstone having bands of red sard; a variety of onyx or chalcedony.

Examples

  • He placed SARDONYX across two triple letter scores, creating a multifaceted win.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin sardonyx.

Scrabble Score: 19

sardonyx: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
sardonyx: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
sardonyx: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

sardonyx: valid Words With Friends Word