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cistern  (cisterns plural )
1  n-count A cistern is a container which stores the water supply for a building, or that holds the water for flushing a toilet. 
 (mainly BRIT)  (=tank) 
in AM, usually use  tank  
2  n-count A cistern is a container for storing rain water. 
 (mainly AM) 
in BRIT, usually use  water butt  

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