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Definitions for: Cistern [n] an artificial reservoir for storing liquids; especially an underground tank for storing rainwater
[n] a tank that holds the water used to flush a toilet
[n] a sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid
Webster (1913) Definition: Cis"tern, n. [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.
Synonyms: cisterna, water tank
See Also: cesspit, cesspool, pool, rain barrel, reservoir, sac, sink, storage tank, sump, tank
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