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Definition of sandyx

sandyx

/ˈsæn.dɪks/
san · dyx

Plural:sandyxes
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sandyx Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A bright red or purplish-red pigment used in antiquity, often derived from a mixture of red ochre and realgar, or from heating ceruse with madder.

Example

"The ancient Roman fresco was renowned for its remarkably preserved hues of sandyx and cerulean."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'sandyx', borrowed from Greek 'sandux', referring to a bright red or purplish-red pigment used in antiquity.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sandyx. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sandyx
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