Word Type

Noun

The word "cistern" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

cerebromedullary cistern cistern epiphyte cisternal cisterned cisternful cisternless cisternography hog cistern intracistern

Etymologically Related To

citerne

Context

anatomy

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

pool reservoir sac storage tank tank

Type Of (IsA)

pool reservoir tank

Related Terms

catching cisterna condenser flush flush toilet holding rainwater reservoir steam engine tank vessel water

Synonym Network

cisterna

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