cist

English

/sɪst/

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) A small receptacle for sacred utensils carried in festivals in Ancient Greece.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin cista (chest, box, casket) derived from Ancient Greek κίστη (box, chest, basket, hamper).

Origin

Ancient Greek

κίστη

Gloss

box, chest, basket, hamper

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箱

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