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Fountain of Youth

American  

noun

  1. a fabled spring whose waters were supposed to restore health and youth, sought in the Bahamas and Florida by Ponce de León, Narváez, De Soto, and others.


Fountain of Youth Cultural  
  1. A fountain mentioned in folk tales as capable of making people young again.


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The Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León discovered Florida while searching for the Fountain of Youth.

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Dornoch was able to make the Kentucky Derby field courtesy of winning the Remsen at Aqueduct and the Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2025

The centerpiece, the Fountain of Youth, will host nightly fireworks and laser shows spotlighting American pop culture legends.

From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2025

Forte won the Grade 2 Fountain of Youth and Grade 1 Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park this season following his Eclipse Award-earning season.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 3, 2023

And on March 4, Gulfstream has the Fountain of Youth, another major Derby prep, while San Anita has the Big Cap.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 29, 2023

“My niece plays your CD all the time. The Fountain of Youth, right?”

From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar

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