# cist

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈsɪst/ · frequency rank #99,106

## Definitions
1. A small receptacle for sacred utensils carried in festivals in Ancient Greece.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Latin cista, from Ancient Greek κίστη (kístē). Doublet of chest.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/cist