oorsprong

Definitions of oorsprong
  1. noun
    the place where something begins, where it springs into being
    synonyms: begin, bron, kiem, oerbron, origine, wortel
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    types:
    bovenloop
    the source of a river
    putrand
    the source of water for a well
    geboortehuis, geboorteplaats
    where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence
    type of:
    punt
    the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
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