onychin

/ˈɒnɪksɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete word for onyx or any of several bivalve mollusks with a similar shell coloration.

“The gemstone was cut into an onyxin shape, revealing its intricate patterns.”

Synonyms

  • bivalve
  • onyx

Antonyms

  • trivalve
  • univalve