pyxis

A capsule dehiscing transversely by a lid that falls off to release the seeds.

In old arms and armor, an engine-of-war: probably the same as culverin, the early form of cannon.

In Greek antiquity and archaeology, a type of cylindrical vase or box with a cover, used especially by women, as for the toilet. See cut in preceding column.

A box; a jewel-case.

In anatomy, the cotyloid cavity, or acetabulum of the hip-joint.