Pyxidium

noun

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Noun
  1. 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. 2
    fruit of such plants as the plantain; a capsule whose upper part falls off when the seeds are released wordnet

Synonyms

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pyxis

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

Etymology

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

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