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Wellspring: alternatives and connections

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Wellspring

A fountain; a spring; a source of continual supply.

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Beginning 76% connected

of Begin

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Origin 76% connected

The first existence or beginning of anything; the birth.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Root 76% connected

To turn up the earth with the snout, as swine.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Source 76% connected

The act of rising; a rise; an ascent.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Well 92% connected

An issue of water from the earth; a spring; a fountain.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Wellhead 92% connected

A source, spring, or fountain.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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