pyxis

Noun (3)pyxides

1. a constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Puppis and AntliaInstance of constellationPart of Argo Navis, Argo
2. fruit of such plants as the plantain; a capsule whose upper part falls off when the seeds are releasedSynonyms: pyxidiumType of fruit
3. a small box used by ancient Greeks to hold medicinesType of box