pyxis

Etymology
From. .

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.
 * 1)  acetabulum.

Translations

 * Ancient Greek: πυξίς
 * German:
 * Latin: pyxis
 * Polish:


 * Finnish: laivakompassi

Etymology
Borrowed from, from. .

Noun

 * 1)  Various types of small box:
 * 2)  A small box for storing consecrated hosts, e.g. in a tabernacle or for travel when tending to the sick.
 * 3)  A type of small box from Ancient Greece holding small, valuable items (such as jewellery, cosmetics or medicine).

Etymology
Borrowed from.

Noun

 * 1) A small box, for holding medicines or toiletries.