see|Pyxis
English
Etymology
From L. #Latin|pyxis, a "small box"
Noun
en-noun|pyxides
- A small box
- botany: A capsule in which the lid separates from the top of the fruit; a pyxidium
- A nautical compass
Synonyms
italbrac|botanical capsule: pyxidium
Translations
trans-top|small box
Ancient Greek: ��ξί�
trans-mid
Latin: #Latin|pyxis
trans-bottom
Latin
Alternative forms
puxis
Etymology
From AGr.|la polytonic|��ξί� (pyxis)
Noun
la-noun|pyxis|pyxidis|pyxidis|f|third
- A small box, for holding medicines or toiletries.
Related terms
pyxidatus
el:pyxis
gl:pyxis
vi:pyxis
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