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riverhead

[ riv-er-hed ]

noun

  1. the source or spring of a river.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of riverhead1

First recorded in 1675–85; river 1 + head

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Example Sentences

They were to make an early start and reach Riverhead, the end of navigation on the Chelton, early in the afternoon.

She reads the Riverhead paper probably, and a magazine of some sort, appealing to her feminine viewpoint.

Seemingly everybody called at her home; even George Carver of Riverhead made a special trip to pay his respects.

The fact that he was soon to depart with his bride for their new home in Riverhead failed to develop any medals for him.

There are large cranberry fields near the village of Calverton, immediately W. of Riverhead.

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