wellspring

/ˈwɛlˌsprɪŋ/
noun
  1. A source of a stream or spring of water.
    • The hikers stopped to drink from a cool wellspring in the forest.
    • Ancient villages were often built near a natural wellspring.
    • The wellspring dried up after months of drought.
  2. A plentiful source or supply of something, especially something good or creative.
    • Her imagination was a wellspring of new ideas for the project.
    • The library is a wellspring of knowledge for the entire community.
    • Music has always been a wellspring of comfort during difficult times.
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