wellhead

English

/ˈwɛlhɛd/

noun
Definitions
  • The place where a spring breaks out of the ground; the source of water for a stream or well.
  • (figuratively) The source of something; a fountainhead.
  • The surface structure of an oil well etc.

Etymology

Compound from English well + English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast).

Origin

English

head

Gloss

-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast

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