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English noun: cistern | |||
| 1. | cistern (body) a sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid | ||
| Synonyms | cisterna | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | sac | ||
| 2. | cistern (artifact) a tank that holds the water used to flush a toilet | ||
| Synonyms | water tank | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | storage tank, tank | ||
| 3. | cistern (artifact) an artificial reservoir for storing liquids; especially an underground tank for storing rainwater | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | pool, reservoir | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | cesspit, cesspool, rain barrel, sink, sump | ||
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