fountainhead

UK
/ˈfaʊntɪnˌhɛd/
US
/ˈfaʊnˌtɪnˌhɛd/

Translations

fountainheadnoun
fountainheads
pl
UK
/ˈfaʊntɪnˌhɛd/
US
/ˈfaʊnˌtɪnˌhɛd/
The river is the fountainhead of the village's water supply.
Река является источником водоснабжения деревни.
The book is considered the fountainhead of modern philosophy.
Эта книга считается началом современной философии.
Additional translations

Definitions

fountainheadnoun
An original source of something.
The ancient texts are considered the fountainhead of modern philosophy.
A spring that is the source of a stream.
The hikers reached the fountainhead of the river after a long trek through the forest.