Definition of PYXIDIUM

pyxidium

Plural: pyxidia

Noun

  • A type of seed vessel that opens by a lid.
  • fruit of such plants as the plantain; a capsule whose upper part falls off when the seeds are released
  • A seed capsule in the form of a box, the seeds being released when the top splits off.

Examples

  • Uncovering PYXIDIUM from his rack felt like a botanical triumph in Scrabble.

Origin / Etymology

From New Latin, from Ancient Greek πυξίδιον (puxídion), diminutive of πῠξῐ́ς (pŭxĭ́s, “box”).

Synonyms

pyxis

Scrabble Score: 23

pyxidium: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
pyxidium: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pyxidium: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 25

pyxidium: valid Words With Friends Word