What does "pyxidium" mean?

A seed capsule in the form of a box, the seeds being released when the top splits off.

What is a synonym for "pyxidium"?

Common synonyms include: pyxis, capsule.

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Noun

1
A seed capsule in the form of a box, the seeds being released when the top splits off.
"Key to Species of Cariniana Inflorescence predominantly terminal and subterminal; pyxidium without teeth at line of opercular dehiscence."
2
fruit of such plants as the plantain; a capsule whose upper part falls off when the seeds are released wordnet

"Key to Species of Cariniana Inflorescence predominantly terminal and subterminal; pyxidium without teeth at line of opercular dehiscence."

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