Fontlet

/ˈfɒntlɪt/ noun

Definition

A small font or little fountain; a minor spring or water source.

Etymology

Compound formed from 'font' plus the diminutive English suffix '-let,' meaning 'small' or 'little.' Follows the same pattern as words like 'inlet,' 'outlet,' and 'booklet.'

Kelly Says

You'll sometimes see 'fontlet' in poetry and gardening literature describing decorative water features, but it's charmingly archaic—most people today would just say 'small fountain' or 'fountain feature.'

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