Meaning of 'fountain' in Xhosa is: umthombo


fountain: umthombo

Noun:

ishawa, intlakohlaza, uwela, umthombo, eliphe-, imvelaphi, kakuhle, ingxangxasi, banorhatyazo, ngokuba nobubele, ivenkile, bubuncwane, idepo, kuvimba, ezitokisini, isirinji, ishawari ibhafu, uhlobo, igatya, umlambo, iiflowu, ikhosi, wosana.

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Noun(1) a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises(2) a natural flow of ground water(3) an artificially produced flow of water(4) a plumbing fixture that provides a flow of water(5) source(6) often of liquid

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(1) the government always quote this report as the fountain of truth(2) A small fountain , a pool of water or a miniature waterfall adds to the charm of rock gardens.(3) We need to start the fountain of truth before we all die of thirst.(4) He noticed the large water fountain in the middle and felt a little vengeful.(5) To him, water seemed like a fountain of knowledge and a symbol of life.(6) In this tiny, narrow gorge, under the cool shade of the palms, a fountain of hot spring water feeds a warm, thigh-deep pool, where inch-long fish nibble my feet.(7) There were floating candles that decorated the pool and the fountain , as well as ornamental flowers arrangements.(8) Therefore, consumers should not expect to find a fountain of youth in a jar.(9) He rested five feet away on a bench surrounding a stone fountain , a cigarette held limp within two fingers.(10) He sat by the fountain in the garden in the center of the school.(11) If he finds the fountain of youth, the Spurs have a shot.(12) I am perched on an old stone fountain surrounded by red flowers when the phone rings.(13) A fountain of sparks spurted up, falling in a shower around the boy, bent over in concentration.(14) Along the way they stopped at a fountain and drank some spring water.(15) Soon, Talia saw a beautiful marble fountain with water shooting up from its top and then splashing back down.(16) There was a large water fountain in the middle.
Related Words
(1) fountain pen
(2) water fountain
(3) drinking fountain
(4) fountain of youth
Synonyms
Noun
1. jet
2. source
3. fount
4. natural spring


📺 Word Example from TV Shows

No, I went to punch the water fountain,

No, I went to punch the water FOUNTAIN,

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 9


and hit my head on the water fountain.

and hit my head on the water FOUNTAIN.

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 9


...from becoming the dancing fountain
at Disneyland.

...from becoming the dancing FOUNTAIN at Disneyland.

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 9


slipped in water
in front of the water fountain

slipped in water in front of the water FOUNTAIN

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 9


I can't believe you head-butted
a water fountain.

I can't believe you head-butted a water FOUNTAIN.

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 9


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