CISTERN

cistern

(noun) an artificial reservoir for storing liquids; especially an underground tank for storing rainwater

cistern, water tank

(noun) a tank that holds the water used to flush a toilet

cisterna, cistern

(noun) a sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

cistern (plural cisterns)

A reservoir or tank for holding water, especially for catching and holding rainwater for later use.

In a flush toilet, the container in which the water used for flushing is held; a toilet tank.

A cisterna.

The vessel surrounding the condenser in a steam engine.

Anagrams

• cinters, cretins, crinets, increst

Source: Wiktionary

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Cis"tern, n. Etym: [OE. cisterne, OF. cisterne, F. cisterne, fr. L. cisterna, fr. cista box, chest. See Cist, and cf. chest.]

1. An artificial reservoir or tank for holding water, beer, or other liquids.

2. A natural reservoir; a hollow place containing water. "The wide cisterns of the lakes." Blackmore.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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