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pis·ci·na
\pə̇ˈs(h)ēnə, -sīnə\ noun
(plural piscinas \-nəz\ ; or piscinae \-shēˌnā, -sēˌnī, -sī(ˌ)nē\)
Etymology: Latin, from piscis fish + -ina -ine — more at fish
1. : an artificial reservoir or tank used by the ancient Romans especially as a fishpond or swimming pool
2. [Medieval Latin, from Latin] : a stone basin with a drain located near the altar of a church for disposing of water from liturgical ablutions
• pis·ci·nal \-ēnəl, -īn-\ adjective |