Where does “pyxis” come from?
pyxis (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek πυξίς, from Ancient Greek πύξος — box tree; boxwood.
pyxis (Latin): A small box, for holding medicines or toiletries
Definitions
- A small box, for holding medicines or toiletries
Ancestry of “pyxis”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | πυξίς | box made of boxwood, box; tablet made of boxwood;... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | πύξος | box tree; boxwood |
Words derived from “pyxis”