pyx

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Definitions of pyx word

noun pyx Ecclesiastical. the box or vessel in which the reserved Eucharist or Host is kept. a watch-shaped container for carrying the Eucharist to the sick. 1
noun pyx Also called pyx chest. a box or chest at a mint, in which specimen coins are deposited and reserved for trial by weight and assay. 1
noun pyx Christianity: box for Eucharist 1
noun pyx chest for new coins 1
noun pyx the chest in which coins from the British mint are placed to be tested for weight, etc 0
noun pyx any receptacle in which the Eucharistic Host is kept 0

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English pyxe < Latin pyxis < Greek pyxís a box, orig. made of boxwood

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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