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 small box; A capsule in which the lid separates...
Definitions
- A small box; A capsule in which the lid separates...
Ancestry of “pyxis”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 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 |