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wishing well

Noun CEFR B2
ˈwɪʃɪŋ wɛl

Definitions

A well where, traditionally, wishes were thought to be granted, especially if coins were dropped into the water.

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Examples

“In the burial ground is a wishing-well named after St Augustine - the first Archbishop of Canterbury - who, in the 6th century, is said to have blessed it.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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