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pyxis
pyx·is [ píksiss ] (plural pyx·i·des [ píksi dz ])


noun 
Definition:
 
seed capsule: a seed capsule with a cap that falls off to release the seeds
[Late 17th century. Via Latin< Greek puxis "box" < puxos "boxwood"]
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