Where does “pyx” come from?

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

pyx (English): A small, usually round container used to hold the...

Definitions

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