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Definition of chalcedonyx

chalcedonyx

/kæl.səˈdɑː.nɪks/
chal · ced · o · nyx
Plural:chalcedonyxes
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chalcedonyx Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A banded variety of the mineral chalcedony, characterized by alternating layers of opaque white and translucent gray material, similar in structure to onyx.

Example

"The antique cameo was masterfully carved from a piece of chalcedonyx, utilizing its distinct white and gray bands to highlight the portrait's profile."

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• Rhymes for chalcedonyx

• Nearby Words

chai
chain
chair
chalcedonyx
chalice
chaliyar
chalk

Word Origin & Etymology

A 19th-century mineralogical blend (portmanteau) of 'chalcedony' (from Latin 'chalcedonius', referencing the ancient city of Chalcedon) and 'onyx' (from Greek 'onyx', meaning claw or nail, used for banded gems).

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180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chalcedonyx. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chalcedonyx
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