A spring or fountain with golden or precious qualities, used in poetic or mythological contexts.
From Greek 'chrysos' (gold) and 'krene' (spring or fountain). A rare poetic term combining Greek roots, appearing in classical and mythological literature.
Ancient poets imagined golden fountains flowing in paradise—the word represents humanity's obsession with combining what we think is beautiful (gold) with what sustains us (fresh water)!
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