pyx

/pɪks/

Other forms: pyxes

Definitions of pyx

1. noun

   any receptacle in which wafers for the Eucharist are kept
   synonyms: pix

   type of:

   receptacle

   a container that is used to put or keep things in
2. noun

   a chest in which coins from the mint are held to await assay
   synonyms: pix, pix chest, pyx chest

   type of:

   chest

   box with a lid; used for storage; usually large and sturdy