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Constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
Pyxis is a small and faint constellation in the southern sky. Abbreviated from Pyxis Nautica, its name is Latin for a mariner's compass (contrasting with
Pyxis
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up pyxis or Pyxis in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Pyxis is a constellation in the Southern Hemisphere. Pyxis may also refer to: Pyxis (vessel)
Pyxis_(disambiguation)
Cylindrical box from the classical world
period in Athens, however the Athenian pyxis has various shapes itself. There were many different varieties of pyxis, popular in different times and places
Pyxis_(vessel)
The Pyxis is a discontinued line of GPS navigation devices manufactured by Sony from 1991 to 1995. It comprised two models: the Pyxis IPS-360 and the
Sony_Pyxis
Wind-powered bulk carrier vessel
August 2023. "Pyxis Ocean Makes First Docking with Metal Sails". marinelink.com. MarineLink. 28 September 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023. "Pyxis Ocean". marinetraffic
Pyxis_Ocean
Defunct medical technology manufacturer
management, developing an automated dispensing cabinet under the name Pyxis. Pyxis went public in 1992. The company continued to grow, eventually reaching
Pyxis_Corporation
According to traditional Chinese uranography, the modern constellation Pyxis is located within the southern quadrant of the sky, which is symbolized as
Pyxis_in_Chinese_astronomy
Genus of tortoises
Pyxis is a genus of tortoise in the family Testudinidae. It contains the following species: Flat-backed spider tortoise (Pyxis planicauda) Spider tortoise
Pyxis_(turtle)
Carved ivory casket from the Caliphate of Cordoba
The Pyxis of Zamora (Spanish: Bote de Zamora) is a carved casket (Latin: pyxis) made from ivory that dates from the Caliphate of Córdoba (929–1031 CE)
Pyxis_of_Zamora
Japanese musical group
2016-09-11. "Pyxisインタビュー". あにパラ音楽館. Archived from the original on 2016-09-19. Retrieved 2016-09-11. "テイチク×ZERO-Aが新レーベル始動 第1弾は豊田萌絵&伊藤美来「Pyxis」". ORICON STYLE
Pyxis_(idol_unit)
Globular cluster in the constellation Pyxis
The Pyxis globular cluster is a globular cluster in the constellation Pyxis. It lies around 130,000 light-years distant from earth and around 133,000
Pyxis_globular_cluster
Ivory carved container
purpose of the pyxis of al-Mughira is unknown because there are no traces of any substance on the interior. Though the entire surface of the pyxis is intricately
Pyxis_of_al-Mughira
This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Pyxis, sorted by decreasing brightness. Lists of stars by constellation ESA (1997). "The Hipparcos
List_of_stars_in_Pyxis
American software company
Peter, Cohan. "Pyxis Mobile Lets Business Build its Own Apps". Forbes. Retrieved 21 September 2012. Maribel, Lopez. "The Mobile Pivot: Pyxis becomes Verivo
Verivo
Species of tortoise
The spider tortoise (Pyxis arachnoides) is a species of tortoise in the family Testudinidae that is endemic to Madagascar and is one of only two species
Spider_tortoise
Orion Pavo Pegasus Perseus Phoenix Pictor Pisces Piscis Austrinus Puppis Pyxis Reticulum Sagitta Sagittarius Scorpius Sculptor Scutum Serpens Sextans Taurus
Lists of stars by constellation
Lists_of_stars_by_constellation
Family of land turtles
Psammobates tentorius, African tent tortoise Pyxis Bell 1827:395 Pyxis arachnoides, (Madagascan) spider tortoise Pyxis planicauda, flat-backed spider tortoise
Tortoise
Byzantine jewel box
The Pyxis of Čierne Kľačany (Slovak: Čiernokľačianska pyxida) is an oval-shaped jewel box (i.e. a pyxis) made of ivory. Several fragments were found in
Pyxis_of_Čierne_Kľačany
Constellation in the Southern Celestial Hemisphere
incorporated into the celestial temple, which also contained stars from modern Pyxis. Covering 238.9 square degrees and hence 0.579% of the sky, Antlia ranks
Antlia
Becton Dickson subsidiary
line, which had been acquired when Cardinal bought Pyxis Corporation in 1996 for $920 million. Pyxis had been founded in San Diego by Ronald R. Taylor
CareFusion
Australian cinema manufacturer
blackmagicdesign.com. Retrieved 6 May 2024. "Blackmagic issues recall for select PYXIS 12K cameras by Michelle DeLateur - ProVideo Coalition". 7 February 2026
Blackmagic_Design
Australian opinion polling brand
The Australian and administered by Australian polling firm Pyxis Polling & Insights. Pyxis is founded by the team led by Dr Campbell White, who redesigned
Newspoll
Museum on Rhodes Island, Greece
prototype work created by the sculptor Doidalsas in the 3rd century BC, and the Pyxis of the Fikellura type (mid-6th century BC). The museum also holds the Head
Archaeological Museum of Rhodes
Archaeological_Museum_of_Rhodes
Ancient Cycladic ceramic
The Spool-shaped pyxis (NAMA 5225) is a ceramic vessel from the Bronze Age Cycladic civilisation. The "dark on light" painted pyxis was found in grave
Spool-shaped pyxis (NAMA 5225)
Spool-shaped_pyxis_(NAMA_5225)
Ancient Greek grave stele
described as either a snood or sakkos. The maidservant is presenting the pyxis, on the knees of Hegeso. On the epistyle there is an epitaph, ΗΓΗΣΩ ΠΡΟΞΕΝΟ
Grave_Stele_of_Hegeso
Capital and largest city of Spain
the Lady of Ibiza, the Bicha of Balazote, the Treasure of Guarrazar, the Pyxis of Zamora, the Mausoleum of Pozo Moro and a napier's bones. In addition
Madrid
Ursonensis Late Antiquity Treasure of Guarrazar Middle Ages Al-Andalus Pyxis of Zamora Christian Crucifix of Ferdinand and Sancha Other Abydos Aramaic
Crucifix of Ferdinand and Sancha
Crucifix_of_Ferdinand_and_Sancha
American multinational health care services company
non-distribution acquisition by Cardinal Health. In 1996, Cardinal Health acquired Pyxis Corporation, a company that developed automated pill dispensers for hospitals
Cardinal_Health
Small round lidded box
A pyx or pix (Latin: pyxis, transliteration of Greek: πυξίς, boxwood receptacle, from πύξος, box tree) is a small round container used in the Catholic
Pyx
Obsolete Southern constellation
officially recognized as a single constellation. In addition, the constellation Pyxis (the mariner's compass) occupies an area near what in antiquity was considered
Argo_Navis
Set of 32 astronomical star chart cards
Navis (obsolete, now divided into Carina, Vela, and Puppis) Pyxis Nautica (full name of Pyxis) In addition, Mons Mænalus is shown below Boötes, Caput Medusæ
Urania's_Mirror
Nymphs in Greek mythology
probably a personification rather than one of the Hesperides. A red-figure pyxis c. 500–470 BCE attributed to a follower of Douris shows four figures in
Hesperides
Latin local statutes
Ursonensis Late Antiquity Treasure of Guarrazar Middle Ages Al-Andalus Pyxis of Zamora Christian Crucifix of Ferdinand and Sancha Other Abydos Aramaic
Lex_Malacitana
Device to deduce location from satellite signals
same year, Sony introduced the Pyxis IPS-360, one of the first relatively affordable portable GPS units. The followup Pyxis IPS-760 was the first to feature
Satellite_navigation_device
New Approach to Australia's Forests – Views in 5 Federal Seats" (PDF). Pyxis Polling & Insights. 23 December 2024. Archived from the original (PDF) on
Electorate opinion polling and projections for the 2025 Australian federal election
Electorate_opinion_polling_and_projections_for_the_2025_Australian_federal_election
Bronze Age Cycladic artifact
Lidded pyxis with similar spiral pattern, Antikensammlung Berlin
Frying_pan_(Karlsruhe_75/11)
State in Islamic Iberia (756–1031 CE)
and epigraphic motifs. Notable surviving examples include the Pyxis of al-Mughira, the Pyxis of Zamora, and the Leyre Casket. The caliphal workshops also
Umayyad_state_of_Córdoba
Species of tortoise
The flat-backed spider tortoise (Pyxis planicauda), more commonly known as the flat-tailed tortoise, and Madagascan flat-tailed tortoise, is a tortoise
Flat-backed_spider_tortoise
Ancient Roman statuette of Dionysus
Ursonensis Late Antiquity Treasure of Guarrazar Middle Ages Al-Andalus Pyxis of Zamora Christian Crucifix of Ferdinand and Sancha Other Abydos Aramaic
Bacchus_of_Aldaia
American holding company for multi-level marketing business
Gurwitch Products, Interleukin Genetics, Metagenics, and Fulton Innovation. Pyxis Innovations Inc., formed in 2000, purchased ownership in Interleukin Genetics
Alticor
6th century BC burial site in Albacete, Spain
Ursonensis Late Antiquity Treasure of Guarrazar Middle Ages Al-Andalus Pyxis of Zamora Christian Crucifix of Ferdinand and Sancha Other Abydos Aramaic
Mausoleum_of_Pozo_Moro
Japanese voice actress and singer
along with Style Cube Kenshuusei client Moe Toyota. She is also a member of Pyxis with Toyota. Itō's hobbies and preferences are related to Super Sentai and
Miku_Itō
Alabaster female figurine, made in the 7th century BC
Ursonensis Late Antiquity Treasure of Guarrazar Middle Ages Al-Andalus Pyxis of Zamora Christian Crucifix of Ferdinand and Sancha Other Abydos Aramaic
Lady_of_Galera
6th-century BC Iberian sculpture
Ursonensis Late Antiquity Treasure of Guarrazar Middle Ages Al-Andalus Pyxis of Zamora Christian Crucifix of Ferdinand and Sancha Other Abydos Aramaic
Bicha_of_Balazote
Ursonensis Late Antiquity Treasure of Guarrazar Middle Ages Al-Andalus Pyxis of Zamora Christian Crucifix of Ferdinand and Sancha Other Abydos Aramaic
Guanche_mummy_of_Madrid
Former constellation
in 1844 by the English astronomer John Herschel. It would have replaced Pyxis, the compass, which was introduced in the 1750s by Nicolas Louis de Lacaille
Malus_(constellation)
Ursonensis Late Antiquity Treasure of Guarrazar Middle Ages Al-Andalus Pyxis of Zamora Christian Crucifix of Ferdinand and Sancha Other Abydos Aramaic
Phoenician Harpocrates statues
Phoenician_Harpocrates_statues
Ancient Greek artist
the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1905. The object is a pyxis (small container for personal objects) and dates to about 580–570 BCE and
Ampersand_Painter
Archaeology museum in Madrid, Spain
is located in the 1st floor. Iconic pieces from al-Andalus include the pyxis of Zamora (actually made in Medina Azahara), the deer-like fountain source
National Museum of Archaeology (Madrid)
National_Museum_of_Archaeology_(Madrid)
Last known male Pinta Island tortoise
Indotestudo Kinixys Malacochersus Manouria †Megalochelys †Oligopherus Psammobates Pyxis †Solitudo Stigmochelys †Stylemys Testudo Trionychia Carettochelyidae †Allaeochelys
Lonesome_George
Archaeological find from a site in Guadamur, Spain
Ursonensis Late Antiquity Treasure of Guarrazar Middle Ages Al-Andalus Pyxis of Zamora Christian Crucifix of Ferdinand and Sancha Other Abydos Aramaic
Treasure_of_Guarrazar
Group of mountains in Palmer Land, Antarctica
It was named for Mrs. Henry Tyler Cadbury, a fundraiser for the BGLE. Pyxis Ridge, a narrow ridge of nunataks separated by passes, is located 5 nmi
Batterbee_Mountains
2014 Indian film
list) is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film produced by Pyxis Pictures, and directed by Ajay Bhuyan. The film stars Vir Das, Vega Tamotia
Amit_Sahni_Ki_List
6th-century BC Iberian sculpture
Ursonensis Late Antiquity Treasure of Guarrazar Middle Ages Al-Andalus Pyxis of Zamora Christian Crucifix of Ferdinand and Sancha Other Abydos Aramaic
Sphinx_of_Agost
Species of tortoise
Indotestudo Kinixys Malacochersus Manouria †Megalochelys †Oligopherus Psammobates Pyxis †Solitudo Stigmochelys †Stylemys Testudo Trionychia Carettochelyidae †Allaeochelys
Central_Asian_tortoise
Ancient Iberian artifact
Ursonensis Late Antiquity Treasure of Guarrazar Middle Ages Al-Andalus Pyxis of Zamora Christian Crucifix of Ferdinand and Sancha Other Abydos Aramaic
Bull_of_Osuna
Topics referred to by the same term
Ferocactus Compass plant (Silphium laciniatum), a kind of sunflower Pyxis, abbreviated from Pyxis Nautica, Latin for mariner's compass, southern constellation
Compass_(disambiguation)
North American land turtles of the genus Terrapene
Indotestudo Kinixys Malacochersus Manouria †Megalochelys †Oligopherus Psammobates Pyxis †Solitudo Stigmochelys †Stylemys Testudo Trionychia Carettochelyidae †Allaeochelys
North_American_box_turtle
Art museum in Paris, France
via the Arabian peninsula dating from the 7th to the 19th centuries. The Pyxis of al-Mughira; 10th century (maybe 968); ivory; 15 x 8 cm Iranian tile with
Louvre
Japanese manga series
petit milady and the ending theme titled "LONELY ALICE" is performed by Pyxis. Sentai Filmworks has licensed the series and is streaming it on Hidive
Alice_or_Alice
Portion of a house reserved for women in Ancient Greece
Painting on a pyxis showing a gynaeceum scene, about 430 BC
Gynaeceum
Filled-in outline of an image
Corinthian black-figure pyxis, 6th century BCE
Silhouette
Order of reptiles with a shell and beak
Indotestudo Kinixys Malacochersus Manouria †Megalochelys †Oligopherus Psammobates Pyxis †Solitudo Stigmochelys †Stylemys Testudo Trionychia Carettochelyidae †Allaeochelys
Turtle
Genus of amphibians
Pyxicephalus (πυξίς, pyxis = "(round) box," κεφαλή, kephalē = "head") is a genus of true frogs from Sub-Saharan Africa, commonly referred to as African
Pyxicephalus
Species of giant tortoise
Indotestudo Kinixys Malacochersus Manouria †Megalochelys †Oligopherus Psammobates Pyxis †Solitudo Stigmochelys †Stylemys Testudo Trionychia Carettochelyidae †Allaeochelys
Floreana_giant_tortoise
Roman silver hoard
British Museum is composed of seven artefacts, which includes a cylindrical pyxis, a little straight-sided bowl, a little spoon with a looped handle ending
Bursa_Treasure
name vase is a pyxis in the Louvre depicting the wedding of Thetis and Peleus. Athens, National Archaeological Museum krater 1388 • pyxis 14908 Barcelona
Wedding_Painter
Subspecies of turtle
Indotestudo Kinixys Malacochersus Manouria †Megalochelys †Oligopherus Psammobates Pyxis †Solitudo Stigmochelys †Stylemys Testudo Trionychia Carettochelyidae †Allaeochelys
Yellow-bellied_slider
Phase of Greek art, characterized largely by geometric motifs in vase painting
sites of the Early Protogeometric style. New shapes, like the kalathos and pyxis, are thought to have been introduced during the Late Protogeometric period
Geometric_art
Species of tortoise
Indotestudo Kinixys Malacochersus Manouria †Megalochelys †Oligopherus Psammobates Pyxis †Solitudo Stigmochelys †Stylemys Testudo Trionychia Carettochelyidae †Allaeochelys
Aldabra_giant_tortoise
in the English version. Dot Pixis (ドット・ピクシス, Dotto Pikushisu; alt. Dot Pyxis) Dot Pixis is a man with a moustache and no hair who is the highest-ranking
List of Attack on Titan characters
List_of_Attack_on_Titan_characters
Family of turtles
Indotestudo Kinixys Malacochersus Manouria †Megalochelys †Oligopherus Psammobates Pyxis †Solitudo Stigmochelys †Stylemys Testudo Trionychia Carettochelyidae †Allaeochelys
Trionychidae
Final season of the anime television series (2020–23)
including Marleyan captive Nicolo, a chef who cooks for the Scouts. Commander Pyxis has the Anti-Marleyan Volunteers detained after the raid in suspicion. Armin
Attack_on_Titan_season_4
Subspecies of turtle
Indotestudo Kinixys Malacochersus Manouria †Megalochelys †Oligopherus Psammobates Pyxis †Solitudo Stigmochelys †Stylemys Testudo Trionychia Carettochelyidae †Allaeochelys
Inagua_slider
Species of reptile
Indotestudo Kinixys Malacochersus Manouria †Megalochelys †Oligopherus Psammobates Pyxis †Solitudo Stigmochelys †Stylemys Testudo Trionychia Carettochelyidae †Allaeochelys
Galápagos_tortoise
Japanese manga and anime series
Previews Pyxis' Opening Theme". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 2, 2019. Hodgkins, Crystalyn (January 24, 2019). "Voice Actress Unit Pyxis Perform
Nobunaga Teacher's Young Bride
Nobunaga_Teacher's_Young_Bride
Celestial groupings used in Chinese astrology
Phoenix (鳳凰座) Pictor (繪架座) Pisces (雙魚座) Piscis Austrinus (南魚座) Puppis (船尾座) Pyxis (羅盤座) Reticulum (網罟座) Sagitta (天箭座) Sagittarius (人馬座) Scorpius (天蝎座) Sculptor
Chinese_constellations
ISBN 0-1401-1448-3. Oikonomides, Nicolas (1977). "John VII Palaeologus and the Ivory Pyxis at Dumbarton Oaks". Dumbarton Oaks Papers. 31: 329–337. doi:10.2307/1291411
List_of_Roman_emperors
Extinct genus of turtle
Indotestudo Kinixys Malacochersus Manouria †Megalochelys †Oligopherus Psammobates Pyxis †Solitudo Stigmochelys †Stylemys Testudo Trionychia Carettochelyidae †Allaeochelys
Agomphus
Subspecies of turtle
Indotestudo Kinixys Malacochersus Manouria †Megalochelys †Oligopherus Psammobates Pyxis †Solitudo Stigmochelys †Stylemys Testudo Trionychia Carettochelyidae †Allaeochelys
Dominican_slider
Judicial ceremony in the United Kingdom
form the ceremony's namesake: the word pyx derives from the Greek πυξίς, pyxis meaning 'wooden box'. According to records from the Dialogus de Scaccario
Trial_of_the_Pyx
Third season of the anime television series (2018–19)
can acquire his power to control other Titans. Erwin informs Commander Pyxis his plans of a nonviolent coup d'état to overthrow the corrupt Royal Government
Attack_on_Titan_season_3
Computerized medicine cabinet
type of healthcare facility, etc. Pharmacy automation Remote dispensing Pyxis Corporation Omnicell Guidance on the Interdisciplinary Safe Use of Automated
Automated_dispensing_cabinet
List of constellations by geographical visibility
49.74 −22 08.42 SQ2 Sco Scorpius 40 -90 July +16 53.24 −27 01.89 SQ3 Pyx Pyxis 50 -90 March +08 57.16 −27 21.10 SQ2 Sgr Sagittarius 55 -90 August +19 05
IAU designated constellations by geographical visibility
IAU_designated_constellations_by_geographical_visibility
Pigment used in ancient Egypt
Pyxis made out of "Egyptian blue" faience: Imported to Italy from northern Syria, it was produced 750–700 BC. (Shown at Altes Museum in Berlin)
Egyptian_blue
liberty. Taking its name from a triad of stars in the southern sky, the Pyxis constellation, this all-female secret society was founded shortly after
Dartmouth College student groups
Dartmouth_College_student_groups
Subspecies of turtle
Indotestudo Kinixys Malacochersus Manouria †Megalochelys †Oligopherus Psammobates Pyxis †Solitudo Stigmochelys †Stylemys Testudo Trionychia Carettochelyidae †Allaeochelys
Red-eared_slider
Microprocessor
also known as Alcor2, was an updated 21171 that supported the 21164A. The Pyxis chipset, also known as the 21174, supported the 21164A and 21164PC microprocessors
Alpha_21164
Subfamily of turtles
Indotestudo Kinixys Malacochersus Manouria †Megalochelys †Oligopherus Psammobates Pyxis †Solitudo Stigmochelys †Stylemys Testudo Trionychia Carettochelyidae †Allaeochelys
Cheloniinae
ISBN 978-0-39453-778-8. Oikonomides, Nicolas (1977). "John VII Palaeologus and the Ivory Pyxis at Dumbarton Oaks". Dumbarton Oaks Papers. 31: 329–337. doi:10.2307/1291411
List_of_Byzantine_emperors
Southern half of the celestial sphere
Octans Ophiuchus Orion Pavo Phoenix Pictor Pisces Piscis Austrinus Puppis Pyxis Reticulum Sagittarius Scorpius Sculptor Scutum Serpens Sextans Taurus Telescopium
Southern_celestial_hemisphere
Genus of turtles
Indotestudo Kinixys Malacochersus Manouria †Megalochelys †Oligopherus Psammobates Pyxis †Solitudo Stigmochelys †Stylemys Testudo Trionychia Carettochelyidae †Allaeochelys
Amyda
Subfamily of turtles
Indotestudo Kinixys Malacochersus Manouria †Megalochelys †Oligopherus Psammobates Pyxis †Solitudo Stigmochelys †Stylemys Testudo Trionychia Carettochelyidae †Allaeochelys
Cyclanorbinae
Constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
has Zeta as its brightest star, and so on. Vela is bordered by Antlia and Pyxis to the north, Puppis to the northwest, Carina to the south and southwest
Vela_(constellation)
Constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union
split from Argo Navis poop deck Naos 2.25 673 Pyxis /ˈpɪksɪs/ Pyx Pyxi Pyxidis 1756, Lacaille, as Pyxis Nautica mariner's compass α Pyxidis 3.67 221 Reticulum
IAU_designated_constellations
Subspecies of turtle
Indotestudo Kinixys Malacochersus Manouria †Megalochelys †Oligopherus Psammobates Pyxis †Solitudo Stigmochelys †Stylemys Testudo Trionychia Carettochelyidae †Allaeochelys
Ornate_box_turtle
Byzantine co-emperor from 1403 to 1407
ivory pyxis (a cylindrical box with a lid), today housed at Dumbarton Oaks, which depicts the families of both John VII and Manuel. The pyxis notably
Andronikos_V_Palaiologos
Species of sea turtle
Indotestudo Kinixys Malacochersus Manouria †Megalochelys †Oligopherus Psammobates Pyxis †Solitudo Stigmochelys †Stylemys Testudo Trionychia Carettochelyidae †Allaeochelys
Olive_ridley_sea_turtle
Extinct family of turtles
Indotestudo Kinixys Malacochersus Manouria †Megalochelys †Oligopherus Psammobates Pyxis †Solitudo Stigmochelys †Stylemys Testudo Trionychia Carettochelyidae †Allaeochelys
Lindholmemydidae
Species of turtle
Indotestudo Kinixys Malacochersus Manouria †Megalochelys †Oligopherus Psammobates Pyxis †Solitudo Stigmochelys †Stylemys Testudo Trionychia Carettochelyidae †Allaeochelys
Spotted_turtle
PYXIS
PYXIS
PYXIS
PYXIS
Boy/Male
Muslim
Mars. Planet.
Girl/Female
Indian
Cheerful, Fruit
Surname or Lastname
English and Scottish (Aberdeen)
English and Scottish (Aberdeen) : regional name from a district in Lancashire called The Fylde, from Old English (ge)filde ‘plain’.
Boy/Male
Indian
A cowherd, Name of dynasty
Female
English
Perhaps a form of English Edith, AIDITH means "rich battle."
Boy/Male
Arabic, Hindu, Indian, Muslim, Sindhi
Mobile; Constantly on the Move
Girl/Female
Tamil
Name of An Angel meaning season, Love and saint, Speech
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Ostentation of the Creator (Allah)
Surname or Lastname
English, Scottish, and northern Irish
English, Scottish, and northern Irish : of uncertain etymology: perhaps a derivative of the nickname black heart, or from blackguard, a Tudor term denoting a group of the lowest-class menials in a household.Perhaps also an altered spelling of German Blackert.
Girl/Female
English
Bright wood; bright meadow, from the white meadow.
PYXIS
PYXIS
PYXIS
PYXIS
PYXIS
n.
A pyxidium.
n.
The acetabulum. See Acetabulum, 2. Q () the seventeenth letter of the English alphabet, has but one sound (that of k), and is always followed by u, the two letters together being sounded like kw, except in some words in which the u is silent. See Guide to Pronunciation, / 249. Q is not found in Anglo-Saxon, cw being used instead of qu; as in cwic, quick; cwen, queen. The name (k/) is from the French ku, which is from the Latin name of the same letter; its form is from the Latin, which derived it, through a Greek alphabet, from the Ph/nician, the ultimate origin being Egyptian.
n.
Same as Pyxis.
n.
A box; a pyx.