n. A constellation in the Southern Hemisphere, near Antlia and Puppis. [New Latin Pyxis (nautica), (mariner's) compass, from Greek puxis, box.] |
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n. pl. pyx·i·des (pĭksĭ-dēz′) Botany A capsule dehiscing transversely by a lid that falls off to release the seeds. [Latin pyxis, box, from Greek puxis.] |
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