Artesian

Artesian
Artesian Ar*te"sian, a. [F. art['e]sien, fr. Artois in France, where many such wells have been made since the middle of the last century.] Of or pertaining to Artois (anciently called Artesium), in France. [1913 Webster]

{Artesian wells}, wells made by boring into the earth till the instrument reaches water, which, from internal pressure, flows spontaneously like a fountain. They are usually of small diameter and often of great depth. [1913 Webster]


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