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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesheilige Quelle
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈhaɪlɪɡə ˈkvɛlə
"Die heilige Quelle zieht viele Besucher an."
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A spring or well that is traditionally associated with a patron saint or religious figure, often believed to possess healing powers.
"Pilgrims traveled from afar to bathe in the waters of the ancient holy well." - 2
A sacred water source in pagan or Christian folklore that forms a focal point for local rituals, votive offerings, and spiritual veneration.
"Brightly colored ribbons were tied to the branches of the tree overlooking the holy well as offerings."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'hālig' (holy, consecrated) combined with 'welle' (spring, stream, or well). Historically rooted in Celtic and Christian traditions across Europe, these water sources were often dedicated to specific patron saints and believed to possess healing or divinatory properties.
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fontaine sacrée
Transliteration: fɔ̃.tɛn sa.kʁe
"Les pèlerins se rassemblent autour de la fontaine sacrée."
heilige Quelle
Transliteration: ˈhaɪlɪɡə ˈkvɛlə
"Die heilige Quelle zieht viele Besucher an."
pozzo sacro
Transliteration: ˈpɔt.tso ˈsa.kro
"Il pozzo sacro è noto per le sue acque curative."
fuente sagrada
Transliteration: ˈfwen.te saˈɣɾa.ða
"Muchos creían en los milagros de la fuente sagrada."
fonte sagrada
Transliteration: ˈfõ.tʃi saˈɡɾa.dɐ
"A antiga fonte sagrada é cercada por lendas locais."
पवित्र कूप
Transliteration: pavitra koop
"लोग इस पवित्र कूप के दर्शन करने आते हैं।"
圣井
Transliteration: shèng jǐng
"传说这口圣井拥有治愈疾病的力量。"
성스러운 우물
Transliteration: seongseureoun umul
"순례자들은 성스러운 우물에서 물을 마셨다."
霊泉
Transliteration: reisen
"その霊泉には病を治す力があると信じられている。"
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