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fountain (oh)



[Date: 1300-1400; Language: French; Origin: fontaine, from Latin fons 'place where water comes out of the ground']
a structure from which water is pushed up into the air, used for example as decoration in a garden or park
a flow of liquid, or of something bright and colourful that goes straight up into the air
fountain of
::A fountain of blood was pouring from his chest.
::A fountain of sparks shot high into the night sky.
fountain of sth
written a source or supply of something
::Sir Robert was a fountain of information on Asian affairs.
-see also drinking fountain , soda fountain