Cistern and Ossuary

Cistern

Cistern noun - A sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid.
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Ossuary and cistern are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ossuary" instead a noun "Cistern".

Ossuary

Ossuary noun - Any receptacle for the burial of human bones.
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Cistern and ossuary are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cistern" instead a noun "Ossuary".
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