pyxis

/ˈpɪksɪs/
noun 5name 1

Definitions

name

1

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.

noun

1

A small box.

2

A capsule in which the lid separates from the top of the fruit to release the seeds.

3

A nautical compass.

4

The box in which ashes are stored for Ash Wednesday.

5

acetabulum.

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