cist

[US]/sɪst/
[UK]/sɪst/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a stone coffin or burial chamber; a box-shaped stone tomb used in ancient Greece for sacred vessels
Word Forms
Pluralcists

Phrases & Collocations

cist wall

cist grave

cist burial

cist cover

cist chamber

cist feature

cist site

cist find

cist remains

cist structure

Example Sentences

the archaeologists discovered a cist containing ancient artifacts.

a cist can be used as a burial chamber in prehistoric cultures.

the cist was made of large stones stacked carefully.

many cists have been found in the region, indicating past settlements.

researchers studied the contents of the cist to learn more about the past.

the cist burial practice reflects the beliefs of the ancient people.

excavations revealed a cist with well-preserved bones.

they marked the location of the cist for further study.

the cist was a significant find for the archaeological team.

local legends speak of a hidden cist in the mountains.

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