πυξίς

English (LSJ)

ίδος, ἡ,

   A box of box-wood: generally, box (cf. A.D.Synt.249.1), PRyl. 125.26 (i A.D.), Sammelb.4324.17, Luc.Asin.12, Philops.21, etc.; π. χαλκῆ Trypho Trop.1.2; π. ἰατρικαί Ph.Bel.77.28, cf. Dsc.3.11; for poison, J.BJ1.30.7; so Lat. pyxis, Cic.Cael.25.61, Juv.13.25.    II cylinder in which a piston works, Hero Spir.1.28.    III = πυξίον 1, Eust.632.57.    IV name of a plaster, Aët.12.63, 15.15, Paul.Aeg. 3.78.