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Where does “buxum” come from?

buxum (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek πύξος — box tree; boxwood.

buxum (Latin): alternative form of buxus; accusative singular of...

Definitions

  1. alternative form of buxus; accusative singular of...

Ancestry of “buxum”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekπύξοςbox tree; boxwood

Words derived from “buxum”

  • box
  • boxing
  • mailbox
  • boxer
  • toolbox
  • boxers
  • checkbox
  • sandbox
  • gearbox
  • boxcar
  • boxwood
  • shoebox
  • boxy
  • snuffbox
  • matchbox
  • icebox
  • pillbox
  • firebox
  • bandbox
  • homeobox
  • soapbox
  • letterbox
  • chatterbox
  • lockbox
Every word from Ancient Greek πύξος →