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headspring

noun
head·​spring | \ ˈhed-ËŒspriÅ‹ How to pronounce headspring (audio) \

Definition of headspring

: fountainhead, source

Examples of headspring in a Sentence

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 Cost is $2 per person to enter the park, which also serves up food at Paradise Treats and Spring Side Cafe, a viewing deck of the headspring and paved walkways that run along the Silver River and through ornamental gardens. — Richard Tribou, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Time to cool off at the 20 best Florida springs," 14 May 2017

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First Known Use of headspring

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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