'Conistra' definitions:

Definition of 'Conistra'

From: GCIDE
  • Conistra \Co*nis"tra\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? dust.] (Greek Antiq.) Originally, a part of the palestra, or gymnasium among the Greeks; either the place where sand was stored for use in sprinkling the wrestlers, or the wrestling ground itself. Hence, a part of the orchestra of the Greek theater. [1913 Webster]