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Definition of sandyx
sandyx
/ˈsæn.dɪks/
san · dyx
Plural:sandyxes
sandyx Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Archaic
• 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."
Synonyms
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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.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sandyx. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sandyx