onyx

/ˈɒnɪks/noun
High School
1

A banded variety of chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline form of quartz.

2

A jet-black color, named after the gemstone.

3

Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the genus Horaga.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

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Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

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