pə̇ˈs(h)ēnə, -sīnə noun
( plural piscinas -nəz ; or piscinae -shēˌnā, -sēˌnī, -sī(ˌ)nē)
Etymology: Latin, from piscis fish + -ina -ine — more at fish
1. : an artificial reservoir or tank used by the ancient Romans especially as a fishpond or swimming pool
2.
[Medieval Latin, from Latin]
: a stone basin with a drain located near the altar of a church for disposing of water from liturgical ablutions
• pis·ci·nal -ēn ə l, -īn- adjective