Word Meaning

cist definition and meaning

n. A box or chest. Specifically: (a) A bronze receptacle, round or oval, frequently decorated with engravings on the sides and cover, and with feet, handles, etc., of decorative castings. (b) A cinerary urn. See Illustration in Appendix.
n. See Cyst.

Crossword clues for cist

- A receptacle
- Tomb with stone chest