πύξος

English (LSJ)

ἡ,

   A box, Buxus sempervirens, Thphr.HP3.15.5, Arist.Mu. 401a3, Mir.831b23, etc. (Hom. only has Adj. πύξινος): prov., πύξον εἰς Κύτωρον ἤγαγες 'carry coals to Newcastle', Eust.88.3.    2 boxwood, IG42(1).102.45 (Epid., iv. B.C.), Nic.Al.579, Th.516.