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Pyxis

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪksɪs/

Astronomy

Definition of Pyxis

a small and inconspicuous southern constellation (the Compass Box or Mariner’s Compass), lying in the Milky Way between Vela and Puppis.

Origin:

Latin

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Definition of Pyxis in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

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pyuria
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