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cesspool

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cesspool /ˈsɛsˌpuːl/ noun
plural cesspools
cesspool
/ˈsɛsˌpuːl/
noun
plural cesspools
Britannica Dictionary definition of CESSPOOL
[count]
: an underground hole or container for holding liquid waste (such as sewage) from a building
: a place or situation that is very dirty, evil, or corrupt
called also (chiefly British) cesspit