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headwaters [ˈhɛdˌwɔːtəz] pl n
(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) the tributary streams of a river in the area in which it rises; headstreams Translations How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Our grand master is still to be named; for like royal kings of old times, we find the headwaters of our fraternity in nothing short of the great gods themselves. One of these branches rises in the west-southwest, near the headwaters of the Arkansas. Mugambi, the ebon Hercules, who had shared the dangers and vicissitudes of his beloved Bwana, from Jungle Island, almost to the headwaters of the Ugambi, was the first to note the bold approach of the sinister caravan. |
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