1. Plural of piscina; pools or basins, especially in ancient Roman architecture or early Christian churches.
Usage: Latin plural form; historical/architectural term; commonly used in academic and archaeological contexts

Examples

• The Roman villa contained several piscinae for bathing and recreation.
• Archaeologists discovered remnants of piscinae beneath the ancient settlement.
• Early Christian churches often featured piscinae for ritual purification.
• The piscinae in the bathhouse were fed by an aqueduct system.
• Scholars studied the layout of piscinae to understand Roman domestic life.