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riverhead

[ riv-er-hed ]

/ ˈrɪv ərˌhɛd /

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noun

the source or spring of a river.

Nearby words

Origin of riverhead

First recorded in 1675–85; river¹ + head

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for riverhead

They were to make an early start and reach Riverhead, the end of navigation on the Chelton, early in the afternoon.
The Motor Girls at Camp Surprise|Margaret Penrose
Our road lies at first through the fern lands beyond Riverhead, and we soon lose sight of the settlement.
Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2)|William Delisle Hay
Seemingly everybody called at her home; even George Carver of Riverhead made a special trip to pay his respects.
Dreamy Hollow|Sumner Charles Britton
This is the end of our river journey, as is evidenced by the Riverhead wharf, built out from the bank.
Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2)|William Delisle Hay

There is little or no attraction in the scenery along the eighteen or twenty miles of river between Auckland and Riverhead.
Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2)|William Delisle Hay