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Pyxis
Translation of "pyxis" into Russian
Definitions
pyxis
Noun
UK
/ˈpɪksɪs/
US
/ˈpɪksɪs/
A small box or container, especially one used in ancient Greece or Rome for holding cosmetics, jewelry, or other small items.
The archaeologists discovered a beautifully decorated pyxis in the ancient ruins, which contained remnants of ancient cosmetics.
In botany, a seed capsule that opens by a transverse circular split so that the top separates like a lid.
The dry fruit of many plantain species is a pyxis that opens to release the seeds.
Pyxis
Proper noun
A faint southern constellation representing a mariner's compass.
Pyxis is best observed from the Southern Hemisphere during the autumn months.
Idioms and phrases
ceramic pyxis
The museum has an ancient ceramic pyxis on display.
керамическая пиксида
В музее выставлена древняя керамическая пиксида.
funerary pyxis
Archaeologists found a funerary pyxis in the burial chamber.
погребальная пиксида
Археологи нашли погребальную пиксиду в погребальной камере.
ivory pyxis
The ivory pyxis was intricately carved with floral patterns.
пиксида из слоновой кости
Пиксида из слоновой кости была искусно украшена цветочными узорами.
pyxis lid
The pyxis lid is decorated with figures of mythological creatures.
крышка пиксиды
Крышка пиксиды украшена изображениями мифологических существ.
attic pyxis
She wrote her thesis on the iconography of the attic pyxis.
аттическая пиксида
Она написала диссертацию по иконографии аттической пиксиды.