[ˈfaʊnt(ɪ)n], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an ornamental structure in a pool or lake from which one or more jets of water are pumped into the air

- a natural spring of water

- a roundel barry wavy argent and azure (i.e. a circle with wavy horizontal stripes of white and blue)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English (in fountain): from Old French fontaine, from late Latin fontana, feminine of Latin fontanus, adjective from fons, font- ‘a spring’

[ˈfaʊnt(ɪ)n], (Verb)

Definitions:
- spurt or cascade like a fountain
(e.g: a river of cold air fountained into the hold)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English (in fountain): from Old French fontaine, from late Latin fontana, feminine of Latin fontanus, adjective from fons, font- ‘a spring’