transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsis-tərn ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin cisterna, from cista box, chest — more at chest
Date: 13th century
1. : an artificial reservoir (as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (as rainwater)
2. : a large usually silver vessel formerly used (as in cooling wine) at the dining table
3. : a fluid-containing sac or cavity in an organism