fōns fontis m

1. 1

   water issuing from the ground, a spring

2. 2

   the water or waters of a river, sea etc.

3. 3

   a well, fountain or font (a large container where water pools)

4. 4

   a well, fountain or font (a large container where water pools); the baptismal font (a pool or basin of water used for baptism)

5. 5

   the origin or source of a river (also figuratively)

6. 6

   the origin or source of a river (also figuratively); the foundation, basic principle, cause