artesian well

(är tēz̸hən)

a well drilled deep enough to reach water that is draining down from higher surrounding ground above the well so that the pressure will force a flow of water upward

Origin: Fr artésien, lit., of Artois (OFr Arteis), where such wells were bored

See artesian well in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A well drilled through impermeable strata to reach water capable of rising to the surface by internal hydrostatic pressure.

Origin:

Origin: French artésien

Origin: , from Old French artesien, of Artois

Origin: , from Arteis, Artois, France

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artesian well

A water table higher than the well ensures water pressure will consistently force water into an artesian well.

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