dowse

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod
  2. verb wet thoroughly
  3. verb use a divining rod in search of underground water or metal

Etymology

Unknown; originally a dialectal term from southern England.

Synonyms

dowsing, rhabdomancy

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