pyxes

[US]/pɪks/
[UK]/pɪks/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.container for the Eucharist; sample box for coins; Christian Eucharist container; coin assay box
vt.to assay weight and purity of coins; to place in a coin assay box

Phrases & Collocations

pyx box

pyx lid

pyx holder

pyx ceremony

pyx design

pyx usage

pyx meaning

pyx materials

pyx dimensions

pyx storage

Example Sentences

the priest placed the pyx on the altar.

she carefully opened the pyx to reveal the sacred host.

the pyx is used to carry the eucharist to the sick.

during the service, the pyx was passed around for communion.

he was honored to hold the pyx during the ceremony.

the gold-plated pyx gleamed under the church lights.

after the mass, the priest returned the pyx to the tabernacle.

she was taught how to handle the pyx with reverence.

the pyx symbolizes the presence of christ in the eucharist.

he placed a small host inside the pyx for the visit.

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