piscinae
- plural of piscina.
Example Sentences
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Oysters from the Lucrine Lake were in great demand; snails were fattened in ponds for cooking, while the villas of the rich had their piscinae filled with fresh or salt-water fish.
From Beacon Lights of History, Volume 03 Ancient Achievements by Lord, John
The religious houses had their piscinae and vivaria—their stews and fish-pools.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 05 (From Charlemagne to Frederick Barbarossa) by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)
In the eastern aisles of each arm of the transept there were three chantry chapels, whose piscinae remain.
From Yorkshire by Home, Gordon
Inlets and creeks, which wear even now an artificial air, mark the site of piscinae and refreshing lakes.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 47, September, 1861 by Various
Snails were fed in ponds for the purpose, while the villas of the rich had their piscinae filled with fresh or salt-water fish.
From The Old Roman World, : the Grandeur and Failure of Its Civilization. by Lord, John
