English Explanatory Dictionary

artesian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of a water supply, rising to the surface under its own hydrostatic pressure.
  2. Misspelling of artisan.
noun
  1. Misspelling of artisan.
adj
  1. Of or relating to the former French region of Artois.

Pronunciation

/ɑɹˈtiʒən/ /ɑːˈtiːʒən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-artesian.wav

Word forms

artesian

Etymology

From French puits artésien (“artesian well”), from the former province of Artois, where the technique of artesian wells was elaborated by monks in the 12th century.

Derived words

artesian aquifer artesian bore artesian spring artesian water artesian well nonartesian
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