Definition
Definition of Pyxis - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
astronomyTECH. constellation in the southern sky near PuppisTECH.
- Pyxis is visible in the southern hemisphere.
- Astronomers often observe Pyxis during clear nights.
- Pyxis contains several interesting celestial objects.
Origin of Pyxis
Greek, pyxis (box)
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- French:Pyxis, ...
- German:Pyxis, ...
- Italian:Pyxis, ...
- Spanish:Pyxis, ...
- Portuguese:Pyxis, ...
- Chinese:罗盘座, ...
- Japanese:コンパス座, ...
- Arabic:بيكسيس, ...
- Hebrew:פִּיקְסִיס, ...
- Russian:Паруса, ...
- Ukrainian:Компас, ...
- Hindi:पिक्सिस, ...
Definition of pyxis - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
plantTECH. capsule that releases seeds when openedTECH.
- The pyxis of the plantain opened to release seeds.
2.
maritimeDated nautical compass used for navigationDated
- The sailor checked the pyxis for direction.
3.
ChristianityTECH. container for ashes on Ash WednesdayTECH.
- The priest used a pyxis for the ashes.
4.
artifactsRare small box used in ancient Greece for holding cosmetics or jewelryRare
- The museum displayed a beautifully decorated pyxis from ancient Athens..
Images of pyxis
capsule that releases seeds when opened 
nautical compass used for navigation 
container for ashes on Ash Wednesday 
small box used in ancient Greece for holding cosmetics or jewelry
Origin of pyxis
Greek, pyxis (box)
Examples of pyxis in a sentence
When the pyxis burst, seeds scattered across the ground. He calibrated the pyxis before setting sail. The ancient pyxis was displayed in the maritime museum. A pyxis was placed on the altar for the ceremony. He carefully filled the pyxis with sacred ashes. She kept her precious trinkets in a pyxis.
A pyxis was found during the excavation.
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- French:pyxide, boussole, ...
- German:Kapsel, Kompass, ...
- Italian:capsula, bussola, ...
- Spanish:cápsula, brújula, ...
- Portuguese:cápsula, bússola, ...
- Chinese:种子荚, 罗盘, ...
- Japanese:蒴果, ピクシス, ...
- Arabic:علبة بذور, بُوصْلَة بَحْرِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:פִּיכְסִיס, מִצְפָּן יָמִי, ...
- Russian:капсула, компас, ...
- Ukrainian:капсула, піксис, ...
- Hindi:पिक्सिस, समुद्री कंपास, ...
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