Pyxis
English
proper noun
Definitions
- (constellation) 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.
Etymology
Derived from Latin pyxis (small box, medicine box, small box for medicines toiletries, little box).
Origin
Latin
pyxis
Gloss
small box, medicine box, small box for medicines toiletries, little box