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- [dou-zer]
- /ˈdaʊ zər/
- /dɪˈvaɪ.nər/
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- [dou-zer]
- /ˈdaʊ zər/
Definitions of dowser word
- noun dowser Also called dowsing rod [dou-zing] /ˈdaʊ zɪŋ/ (Show IPA). divining rod. 1
- noun dowser a person skilled in its use. 1
- noun dowser A divining rod used in searching for water, ore, etc.; a dowsing rod. 1
- noun dowser One who uses the dowser or divining rod. 0
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Origin of dowser
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; dowse2 + -er1
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Parts of speech for Dowser
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dowser popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
dowser usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dowser
noun dowser
- wand — a slender stick or rod, especially one used by a magician, conjurer, or diviner.
- doodlebug — any of various small, squat vehicles.
- dowsing rod — Also called dowsing rod [dou-zing] /ˈdaʊ zɪŋ/ (Show IPA). divining rod.
Top questions with dowser
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