Definition of PISCINA

piscina

Plural: piscinae, piscinas

Noun

  • A basin, often in churches, for washing sacred vessels.
  • 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.

Examples

  • My opponent thought PISCINA was a weak play, but it landed me a surprising bingo on Words With Friends.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin piscīna (“fishpond; swimming pool”), from piscis (“fish”). Compare Middle English piscyne (“pool, pond”), from the same Latin word.

Synonyms

washbasin

Scrabble Score: 11

piscina: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
piscina: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
piscina: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

piscina: valid Words With Friends Word