fontein

Dutch (Brabantic)

/fɔnˈtɛi̯n/

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) A well, spring
  • A fountain, monumental or small artificial water feature
  • (obsolete) The water which springs from one of the above; any water
  • A drink - and/or or wash basin with a tab

Etymology

Borrowed from French fontaine (fountain) derived from Latin fons (well).

Origin

Latin

fons

Gloss

well

Concept
Semantic Field

The physical world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

井

Emoji

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