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headstream

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of headstream

the beginning part of a stream

  • the headstreams of the Ganges River arise in the Himalayas
Synonyms of headstream

head, headwater, source
Words Related to headstream

fountain, fountainhead, geyser, headspring, hot spring, spring, wellspring

branch, feeder, tributary

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