Pyxis [noun]

Definition of Pyxis:

box for storage

Synonyms of Pyxis:

● Trunk

● Case

● Strongbox

● Casket

● Chiffonier

● Commode

● Crate

● Cabinet

● Bureau

● Coffer

● Treasury

● Bin

● Carton

● Receptacle

● Exchequer

● Reliquary


Opposite/Antonyms of Pyxis:

● Back


Sentence/Example of Pyxis:

Utricle (pyxis) of Amaranth, opening all round (circumscissile).

Pyxis, Pyxidium, a pod opening round horizontally by a lid, 124.

On the left is an attendant figure of a girl holding a box (pyxis).

On the left is the hand holding a casket (pyxis) of a woman, who had been seated at the foot of the couch.

The pyxis was used by women at their toilet, and the lekythos, alabastron and askos for oil and unguents.