PYX

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

Any receptacle in which wafers for the Eucharist are kept

Synonyms:

pix; pyx

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("pyx" is a kind of...):

receptacle (a container that is used to put or keep things in)

Meaning:

A chest in which coins from the mint are held to await assay

Synonyms:

pix; pix chest; pyx; pyx chest

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("pyx" is a kind of...):

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