pyxis

名词 pyxis:

1. fruit of such plants as the plantain; a capsule whose upper part falls off when the seeds are released
   同义词：pyxidium
2. a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Puppis and Antlia
3. a small box used by ancient Greeks to hold medicines

pyx.is

n.（名词）
【复数】 pyx.i.des[pk.s-dôz.] 【植物学】
A capsule dehiscing transversely by a lid that falls off to release the seeds.
盖果：通过盖子掉下而横向裂开以释放种子的种囊状物

来源：
Latin pyxis [box]
拉丁语 pyxis [盒子]
from Greek puxis
源自 希腊语 puxis