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piscina definition

pis·cina (pi sē′nə, -sī′-)

noun

R.C.Ch. a basin with a drain, formerly near the altar, now usually in the sacristy, for the disposal of holy water, waste water from washing altar linen, etc.

Etymology: L, tank, cistern, orig., fishpond < piscis, fish

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piscina Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • contain: Internally the south wall contains a piscina with a trefoil head.

Noun used with modifier

  • century: Here, exposed to all weathers, is a 14th century piscina.

Adjective modifier

  • double: The oldest being one of the earliest examples of a double piscina dated probably about 1200.

Preposition: with

  • arch: A small piscina with cusped arch by E arcade respond remains from former N chapel.

Preposition: in

  • wall: Also on the left, there is a fine looking old piscina in the south wall of the nave.
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