English Explanatory Dictionary

wishing well

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A well where, traditionally, wishes were thought to be granted, especially if coins were dropped into the water.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of wish well

Pronunciation

/ˈwɪʃɪŋ wɛl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-wishing well.wav

Word forms

wishing well wishing wells
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