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fountain

The correct spelling is fountain.

How to pronounce fountain

[ˈfaʊn.ʔn̩]
noun

IPA: [ˈfaʊn.ʔn̩]

Say it like: Fow-nta-yn

The correct spelling is fountain. A natural source of water; a spring. For example: "Lava fountained from the volcano."

Usage Examples

Lava fountained from the volcano.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A natural source of water; a spring.
  2. 2.An artificial, usually ornamental, water feature (usually in a garden or public place) consisting of one or more streams of water originating from a statue or other structure.
  3. 3.The structure from which an artificial fountain can issue.
  4. 4.A reservoir from which liquid can be drawn.
  5. 5.A source or origin of a flow (e.g., of favors or knowledge).

verb

  1. 1.To flow or gush as if from a fountain.

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