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piscina

pis·ci·na
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pi-sahy-nuh, pi-see-]
    • /pɪˈsaɪ nə, pɪˈsi-/
    • /pɪ.ˈsiː.nə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pi-sahy-nuh, pi-see-]
    • /pɪˈsaɪ nə, pɪˈsi-/

Definitions of piscina word

  • noun plural piscina a basin with a drain used for certain ablutions, now generally in the sacristy. 1
  • noun piscina a stone basin, with a drain, in a church or sacristy where water used at Mass is poured away 0
  • noun piscina a basin with a drain, formerly near the altar, now usually in the sacristy, for the disposal of holy water, waste water from washing altar linen, etc. 0

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Origin of piscina

First appearance:

before 1590
One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Medieval Latin, special use of Latin piscīna a fish pond, swimming pool, equivalent to pisc(is) fish + -īna, feminine of -īnus -ine1

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Parts of speech for Piscina

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

piscina popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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