Definitions

1. noun

A small box or container, especially one made of stone or brick, used to hold water or plants.

“The ancient garden featured a beautiful cist with a fountain in the center.”

2. noun

A tomb or burial place, especially one of ancient times.

“The archaeologist excavated a mysterious cist containing the remains of an ancient king.”

3. verb

To put or place something in a cist.

“The gardener cist the freshly dug herbs into the container to keep them fresh.”