No. 4,087 in Russian
оникс
Onyx: A type of semi-precious stone, typically layered and used in jewelry.
In a sentence
Этот перстень сделан из оникса.
This ring is made of onyx.
In this sentence, 'оникс' refers to the material of the jewelry, indicating its composition.
В музее выставлен древний кубок, выполненный из оникса.
An ancient cup made of onyx is displayed in the museum.
Here, 'оникс' is used to describe the material of a historical artifact.
На столе лежала красивая статуэтка из оникса.
A beautiful statuette made of onyx was lying on the table.
In this context, 'оникс' designates the material used for crafting the decorative item.
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