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Noun: cistern  sis-tu(r)n
  1. A sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid
    - cisterna
     
  2. A tank that holds the water used to flush a toilet
    - water tank
     
  3. An artificial reservoir for storing liquids; especially an underground tank for storing rainwater

Derived forms: cisterns

Type of: pool, reservoir, sac, storage tank, tank

Encyclopedia: Cistern, Texas

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