WELLSPRING

well, wellspring, fountainhead

(noun) an abundant source; “she was a well of information”

wellhead, wellspring

(noun) the source of water for a well

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

wellspring (plural wellsprings)

The source of water for a stream, spring or well; a fountainhead; a wellhead.

(figurative) A perennial source of anything; a fountainhead of supply or emanation; resource.

Source: Wiktionary


Well"spring` n.

Definition: A fountain; a spring; a source of continual supply. Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly. Prov. xvi. 22.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

10 January 2025

INTERSPERSION

(noun) the act of combining one thing at intervals among other things; “the interspersion of illustrations in the text”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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