What is another word for Headwater?
Pronunciation: [hˈɛdwɔːtə] (IPA) 
Headwater is a term used to describe the origin or source of a river or stream. Synonyms for headwater include, but are not limited to, the following: source, beginning, head, fountainhead, spring, fount, wellspring, start, kickoff, initiator, and genesis. Each of these words identifies a point or location where the flow of a river or stream first begins. Depending on the context, one of these synonyms may be more appropriate than others--for example, start may be more useful in describing the onset of a flood, while spring may be more effective in describing a natural water source. Regardless, each synonym is derived from the same fundamental concept of headwater.
