Wellspring

n.

1.

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.

Noun	1.	wellspring - the source of water for a well Synonyms: wellhead
	2.	wellspring - an abundant source; "she was a well of information" Synonyms: fountainhead, well

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