pyxis

1. (feminine) various types of small box:
2. (feminine) various types of small box:

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpiksɪs/

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin: pyxis

In summary

Borrowed from Latin pyxis, from Ancient Greek πυξίς (puxís). Doublet of box, buks (“shotgun”), and bus (“container”).

Concepts

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