Meaning of pyxis | Babel Free

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1. A spring constellation of the southern sky, said to resemble the compass of a ship. It is associated with the larger Argo Navis, although it was never officially part of that constellation.
2. A small box.
3. A capsule in which the lid separates from the top of the fruit to release the seeds.
4. A nautical compass.
5. The box in which ashes are stored for Ash Wednesday.
6. acetabulum.

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