wishing wells
- plural of wishing well.
Example Sentences
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Beaches and swimming pools are not wishing wells, and a quick shower beforehand can help ensure that those “pennies” don’t join you.
From Scientific American ● Jul. 21, 2017
The lyrics, full of wishing wells and ripped jeans, were almost certainly written with hearts dotting the "i"s.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 13, 2012
Then as the world grew older and all folk began to doubt about the fairies and to scoff at wishing wells, The Golden Bird was quite forgot by all save one.
From The Green Forest Fairy Book by Brady, Loretta Ellen
The witches still rode broomsticks through the skies and there were wishing wells and magic charms and spells.
From The Green Forest Fairy Book by Brady, Loretta Ellen
My ladye's eyes are wishing wells, Wherein I gaze with silent yearning.
From Three Women by Wilcox, Ella Wheeler
