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Noun pyx chest has 1 sense
- pyx, pix, pyx chest, pix chest - a chest in which coins from the mint are held to await assay
--1 is a kind of chest
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Pyx Chest
Description:
A pyx chest is a small container, usually made of wood or metal, that is used to hold and protect religious artifacts, particularly the pyx used to carry the consecrated host in Christian religious ceremonies.
Sample Sentences:
- The priest carefully placed the consecrated host in the pyx chest after the Mass.
- She opened the pyx chest to reveal the beautifully crafted pyx inside.
- Many churches have a dedicated room for storing pyx chests and other religious items.
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