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Etymology of the French word cistern

the French word cistern
derived from the Latin word cisterna (reservoir; cistern; underground, sunken tank)
derived from the Latin word cista (chest, box; box for sacred ceremonial objects)
derived from the Greek word kiste, κίστη

Derivations in other languages

English cistern



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