impluvium

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impluvium, n. [L., fr. impluere to rain into; pref. im- in + pluere to rain.].

In Roman dwellings, a cistern or tank, set in the atrium or peristyle to recieve the water from the roof, by means of the compluvium; generally made ornamental with flowers and works of art around its birm. [1913 Webster]

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