sardonyx

English

noun
Definitions
  • A gemstone having bands of red sard; a variety of onyx or chalcedony.
  • (heraldry) A tincture of sanguine colour when the blazoning is done by precious stones.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin sardonyx.

Origin

Latin

sardonyx

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