pyx·id·i·um (p k-sd  - m)n. pl. pyx·id·i·a (- -) A pyxis. [New Latin, from Greek puxidion, diminutive of puxis, box.] |
pyxidium [pɪkˈsɪdɪəm], pyxis [ˈpɪksɪs]
n pl -ia [-ɪə], pyxides [ˈpɪksɪˌdiːz]
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) the dry fruit of such plants as the plantain: a capsule whose upper part falls off when mature so that the seeds are released
[via New Latin from Greek puxidion a little box, from puxis box, pyx]
pyxidium - fruit of such plants as the plantain; a capsule whose upper part falls off when the seeds are releasedHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
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