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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
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
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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