ciszterna

Hungarian

noun
Definitions
  • cistern a waterproof below-ground receptacle for holding liquids, usually rain water
  • (biology) cistern, cisterna any of the various membranes sections comprise
  • (botany) cistern a tank collecting water at the base of the bromeliads leaves
  • tank a closed cylindrical metal storage vessel for transporting liquid or gaseous material

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin cisterna derived from Ancient Greek κίστη (box, chest, basket, hamper).

Origin

Ancient Greek

κίστη

Gloss

box, chest, basket, hamper

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