pisci-, pisc- +
(Latin: fish)
piscina, piscinal
1. In some Christian churches, a sacred container or basin that holds holy water, used to carry it away after ablutions have been completed.
2. The place where a priest can wash his hands and the sacred containers used in Mass, located in the sacristy, especially in a Roman Catholic Church.
3. Via medieval Latin, literally "fish ponds".
2. The place where a priest can wash his hands and the sacred containers used in Mass, located in the sacristy, especially in a Roman Catholic Church.
3. Via medieval Latin, literally "fish ponds".
piscine, pisinity
1. Relating to, characteristic of, or resembling fish.
2. A reference to fish; of, pertaining to, of the nature of, or characteristic of a fish or fishes.
2. A reference to fish; of, pertaining to, of the nature of, or characteristic of a fish or fishes.
piscis (s), pisces (pl),
Fish.
Piscis Austrinus (proper noun)
An autumn constellation in the southern hemisphere: Piscis Austrinus is located between Grus and Aquarius and is supposed to resemble a fish.
Piscis Austrinus includes Fomalhaut, the brightest star in the constellation.
piscitarian
A fish monger or one who sells fish.
piscivorous
Feeding on fishes; feeding habitually or mainly on fish.
This is just one example of nature's piscivorous consumers.
Additional "fish" units: ichthy-, Iktho Fish Story.
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