piscina en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /pɪˈsiːnə/
Etymology
From Latin piscīna (“fishpond; swimming pool”), from piscis (“fish”). Compare Middle English piscyne (“pool, pond”), from the same Latin word. By surface analysis, Latin pisc- + -ina.
Meanings
- A drained basin near a church's altar for the disposal of water from liturgical ablutions.
- A basin or tank, especially one for holding fishes or for growing aquatic plants.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| piscinas | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| piscinae | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
lavatory (ritual of using a piscina)