Synonyms & related words for onyx

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of onyx. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to onyx

Explore words related to onyx — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include sardonyx, topaz, amethyst, gemstone, chalcedony, sapphire, quartz, amethystine. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does onyx come from?

The word onyx breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root onyx-, from Greek onux (“claw, fingernail”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.