cistern
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noun \ˈsis-tərn\Definition of CISTERN
1
: an artificial reservoir (as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (as rainwater)
2
: a large usually silver vessel formerly used (as in cooling wine) at the dining table
3
: a fluid-containing sac or cavity in an organism
See Origin of CISTERN
Middle English, from Latin cisterna, from cista box, chest — more at chest
First Known Use: 13th century
cis·tern
noun \ˈsis-tərn\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of CISTERN
: a fluid-containing sac or cavity in an organism
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