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Fountains

Scope note

Use for structures with apertures designed to allow water to spout or flow periodically or continuously, as for amenity or public access.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30006179

Broader Terms used

<water distribution structures>

Narrower Terms used

fountain jet

Equivalent Terms used

fountain

Created

13yrs ago

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