springhead
Where springs emerge
A springhead is the source of a natural spring—the point where water emerges from the ground.
The term appears in descriptions of landscape and water systems: We hiked upstream to find the springhead.
Like fountainhead, it can extend figuratively to mean the origin or source of anything.
Original source of something
- sourcePoint of origin
- headwatersRiver's starting point
- genesisPoint of creation
- inceptionFounding moment
birthplace · seedbed · cradle · roots · groundwork · foundation · provenance · derivation
Groundwater-bearing geological formation
- artesianGroundwater under natural pressure
- groundwaterWater in underground rock
- seepageSlow fluid escape
- percolationLiquid passing through pores
infiltration · emergence · resurgence · outflow · upwelling · karst · limestone · subterranean
Small flowing watercourse
- rivuletVery small stream
- streamletSmall flowing watercourse
- creekNarrow natural watercourse
- rillVery small stream
runnel · tributary · headwaters · watercourse · channel · riparian · watershed · confluence
Pure and untouched
- untaintedFree from contamination
- unpollutedFree of contaminants
- cleanFree of soil
- freshNewly made, not stale
pure · potable · clarity · transparent · unspoiled · virginal · uncontaminated · immaculate
fountainhead
Original source of something
- sourcePoint of origin
- headwatersRiver's starting point
- genesisPoint of creation
inception · birthplace · seedbed · cradle · roots · groundwork · foundation · provenance · derivation · font
aquifer
Groundwater-bearing geological formation
- artesianGroundwater under natural pressure
- groundwaterWater in underground rock
- seepageSlow fluid escape
percolation · infiltration · emergence · resurgence · outflow · upwelling · karst · limestone · subterranean · recharge
brook
Small flowing watercourse
rill · runnel · tributary · headwaters · watercourse · channel · riparian · watershed · confluence · current
pristine
Pure and untouched
- untaintedFree from contamination
- unpollutedFree of contaminants
- cleanFree of soil
fresh · pure · potable · clarity · transparent · unspoiled · virginal · uncontaminated · immaculate · wholesome
- desert oasespalm grove, date palm, watering hole, freshwater source, aquifer
head, spring, springy, springs, springtime, sprung, springing, headland, wellspring