pyxis

Definitions of pyxis

1. noun

   fruit of such plants as the plantain; a capsule whose upper part falls off when the seeds are released
   synonyms: pyxidium

   type of:

   fruit

   the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
2. noun

   a small box used by ancient Greeks to hold medicines
   type of:

   box

   a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid