wellspring

Noun
Synonyms: wellheadwellfountainhead

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. the source of water for a wellSynonyms: wellhead
  2. an abundant source“she was a well of information”Synonyms: wellfountainhead
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Wellspring \Well"spring`\, n. A fountain; a spring; a source of continual supply. [1913 Webster]

Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly. --Prov. xvi. 22. [1913 Webster]

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