wishing well

• (General American, Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈwɪʃɪŋ wɛl/

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wishing well (plural wishing wells)

1. A well where, traditionally, wishes were thought to be granted, especially if coins were dropped into the water.
   • 1980, AA Book of British Villages, Drive Publications Ltd, page 110:

     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.

wishing well

1. present participle and gerund of wish well

• well-wishing, wellwishing