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sar·donyx (sär dän′iks, sär′də niks)

noun

a variety of onyx made up of alternating layers of white chalcedony and sard, used as a gem, esp. in making cameos

Etymology: ME < L < Gr sardonyx < sardios, sard + onyx, onyx

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  10. ‹ sarcous
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