Where does “Pyxis” come from?

Pyxis (English) comes from Latin pyxis, from Ancient Greek πυξίς, from Ancient Greek πύξος — box tree; boxwood.

Pyxis (English): A spring constellation of the southern sky, said to resemble the compass of a ship. It is associated with the larger Argo Navis, although it was never officially part of that constellation

Definitions

A spring constellation of the southern sky, said to resemble the compass of a ship. It is associated with the larger Argo Navis, although it was never officially part of that constellation

Ancestry of “Pyxis”, step by step

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Latin	pyxis	A small box, for holding medicines or toiletries
2	Ancient Greek	πυξίς	box made of boxwood, box; tablet made of boxwood;...
3	Ancient Greek	πύξος	box tree; boxwood

Every word from Ancient Greek πύξος →