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サードニックス (saadonikkusu) Japanese meaning: sardonyx | Kotomora

サードニックス

also: サードニクス

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Meanings

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sardonyx

A variety of onyx with alternating bands of sard and white chalcedony; used as a gemstone.

サードニックスは古こ代だいから印いん章しょうやカメオに使つかわれて

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Sardonyx has been used for seals and cameos since ancient times.

Related words

オニキス
Onyx is a broader term for banded chalcedony; sardonyx specifically has bands of sard (reddish-brown) and white.
メノウ
Agate is a general term for banded chalcedony; sardonyx is a type of agate with distinct red and white bands.

Etymology

Loanword from English 'sardonyx', ultimately from Latin 'sardonyx' and Greek 'sardonyx'.