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Pyxis
CIDE DICTIONARY
Pyxis, n. [L.].
- A box; a pyx. [1913 Webster]
- A pyxidium. [1913 Webster]
- The acetabulum. See Acetabulum, 2. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
Pyxis, n. (pl. pyxides)
1 a small box or casket.
2 = PYXIDIUM.
1 a small box or casket.
2 = PYXIDIUM.
Etymology
ME f. L f. Gk puxis f. puxos BOX(3)
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