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cistern
noun
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Divide cistern into syllables:

cis · tern

How to pronounce cistern:

Definition of cistern:

cistern (noun):
an underground reservoir
a sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid.
an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)

Synonyms for cistern:

sinkpipebasindrumtanktubreservoir

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