PISCINA

Etymology

Noun

piscina (plural piscinas or piscinae)

A drained basin near a church's altar for the disposal of water from liturgical ablutions.

A basin or tank, especially one for holding fishes or for growing aquatic plants.

Synonyms

• See washbasin.

Anagrams

• Pacinis, sinapic

Source: Wiktionary

Pis*ci"na, n. Etym: [L., a certain, fishpond, fr. piscis a fish.] (Arch.)

Definition: A niche near the altar in a church, containing a small basin for rinsing altar vessels.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition