Definition
Definition of pyx - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
religionTECH. small container for Eucharistic bread or wafersTECH.
- The priest carried the pyx to the hospital.
2.
small containerDated small box or casket for various usesDated
- She kept her jewelry in a delicate pyx.
3.
currencyDated box in a mint for testing coinsDated
- The pyx held coins ready for assay.
Images of pyx
small container for Eucharistic bread or wafers 
small box or casket for various uses 
box in a mint for testing coins
Origin of pyx
Greek, pyxis (box)
Examples of pyx in a sentence
He carefully opened the pyx during the service. The museum displayed an ancient pyx from the medieval era. He stored his rare coins in a silver pyx. The pyx was opened for the annual coin inspection. Officials gathered around the pyx for the ceremony.
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- French:pyx, pyxide, ...
- German:Pyxis, Schmuckschatulle, ...
- Italian:pisside, astuccio, ...
- Spanish:copón, estuche, ...
- Portuguese:píxide, caixinha, ...
- Chinese:圣餐盒, 小盒子, ...
- Japanese:ピックス, 小箱, ...
- Arabic:بِيكْس, عُلْبَة صَغِيرَة, ...
- Hebrew:פִּיקְסִיס, תֵּבַת פִּיקְס, ...
- Russian:дароносица, шкатулка, ...
- Ukrainian:пікса, скринька, ...
- Hindi:पिक्स, डिब्बा, ...
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