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vesi·​ca | \ və̇ˈsēkə, və̇ˈsīkə, ˈvesə̇kə \
plural vesicae\ -​ēˌkī , -​ī(ˌ)kē , -​ī(ˌ)sē , -​əˌkē , -​əˌkī , -​əˌsē \

Definition of vesica

1 : bladder
2 obsolete : a large vessel for distilling liquor
3 : vesica piscis the vesica and festoons common in Irish cut glass

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History and Etymology for vesica

Latin vesica, vensica; akin to Latin venter belly

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“Vesica.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vesica. Accessed 24 Jan. 2021.

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