Associations to the word «Cistern»

Pictures for the word «Cistern»

Wiktionary

CISTERN, noun. A reservoir or tank for holding water, especially for catching and holding rainwater for later use.
CISTERN, noun. (technical) In a flush toilet, the container in which the water used for flushing is held; a toilet tank.
CISTERN, noun. (anatomy) A cisterna.

Dictionary definition

CISTERN, noun. A sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid.
CISTERN, noun. A tank that holds the water used to flush a toilet.
CISTERN, noun. An artificial reservoir for storing liquids; especially an underground tank for storing rainwater.

Wise words

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