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pi·scine

(pī′sēn′, pĭs′īn′)

adj.

Of, relating to, or characteristic of a fish or fishes.

[Medieval Latin piscīnus, from Latin piscis, fish.]

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piscine

(ˈpɪsaɪn)

adj

(Zoology) of, relating to, or resembling a fish

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pis•cine

(ˈpaɪ sin, ˈpɪs aɪn, -in, -ɪn)

adj.

of, pertaining to, or resembling fish.

[1790–1800; < Latin piscīnus=pisc(is) fish + -īnus -ine¹]

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piscine - of or relating to fish

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It is wonderful with what elaborateness this simple fact is advertised -- this piscine murder will out -- and from my distant perch I distinguish the circling undulations when they are half a dozen rods in diameter.

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You enter La Piscine, sympathetically converted by the architect Jean Paul Philippon in 2001 (he has recently extended the building, adding several new galleries), through the workers' gates and roofless ruin of the Hannart-Prouvost weaving plant.

The most beautiful swimming pool in France

This is when the fishing boats of Piscine Energetics (https://www.mysis.com/) head out to harvest mysis shrimp, the main ingredient in PE Mysis pellet and flake foods.

Fish Flake and Pellet Foods are Filled with Power

Jerry Barakat, the Little Rock restaurateur behind Arthur's Prime Steakhouse and its piscine sister, Ocean's at Arthur's, updated Whispers on his plans to move the two restaurants from their location at the Village at Rahling Road, 27 Rahling Circle, to the former Riverside Acura and Subaru dealership at 16100 Chenal Parkway.

Arthur's, Ocean's Update

The British artist's 1978 work Piscine de Medianoche (Paper Pool 30) went for $11.74million (PS8.6million) - around PS22,000 more than the previous record set by his Woldgate Woods in 2016.

Hockney breaks his record twice

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Shocking Footage Shows Pipe Spewing Blood Into Canadian Waterways

The Hotel Show and Leisure Show along with the Piscine Middle East, a pool and spa exhibition, are expected to attract more than 30,000 visitors over three days.

Dubai Chamber chairman opens The Hotel Show

GL events, organisers of Piscine Global, Lyon -- the international trade show for pool and spa industry - has partnered with leading Dubai exhibition organiser dmg events to bring Piscine Middle East to Dubai this September.

Piscine show in Dubai

New partnership will bring Piscine Middle East to the Dubai World Trade Centre on September 17-19 2016.