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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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