Meaning of wishing well | Babel Free
ˈwɪʃɪŋ wɛlDefinitions
A well where, traditionally, wishes were thought to be granted, especially if coins were dropped into the water.
Equivalents
Deutsch
Wunschbrunnen
Español
pozo de los deseos
Français
puits à souhaits
Português
poço dos desejos
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.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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