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cist

cist
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sist]
    • /sɪst/
    • /sɪst/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sist]
    • /sɪst/

Definitions of cist word

  • noun cist a wooden box for holding ritual objects used in ancient Rome and Greece 3
  • noun cist a box-shaped burial chamber made from stone slabs or a hollowed tree trunk 3
  • noun cist a prehistoric tomb made of stone slabs or hollowed out of rock 3
  • noun cist in ancient times, a box or chest, esp. one containing sacred utensils 3
  • noun cist a prehistoric sepulchral tomb or casket. 1
  • noun cist An ancient coffin or burial chamber made from stone or a hollowed tree. 1

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Origin of cist

First appearance:

before 1795
One of the 43% newest English words
1795-1805; < Latin cista < Greek kístē chest

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Parts of speech for Cist

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

cist popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

cist usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for cist

noun cist

  • coffin — A coffin is a box in which a dead body is buried or cremated.

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