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cistern in Persian

سیسترن sistern

UK/ˈsɪs.tən//ˈsɪs.tɚn/

cistern in Persian: سیسترن (sistern), حوض (howz). In English, cistern means a reservoir or tank for holding water, especially for catching and holding rainwater for later use.

Persian words for cistern

reservoir for holding water
سیسترن sistern, حوض howz

English meaning of cistern

  1. noun A reservoir or tank for holding water, especially for catching and holding rainwater for later use.
  2. noun In a flush toilet, the container in which the water used for flushing is held; a toilet tank.
  3. noun A shallow, typically oval, vessel made of porcelain, pottery, or glass.
  4. noun The receptacle that holds the fuel in an oil lamp.

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Questions about cistern in Persian

What is the meaning of cistern in Persian?
Cistern in Persian is سیسترن (sistern), حوض (howz).
معنی cistern چیست؟
Cistern: سیسترن (sistern), حوض (howz).
What does cistern mean in English?
Cistern means a reservoir or tank for holding water, especially for catching and holding rainwater for later use.

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