dowsing rod

dowse rod

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dous rod]
- /daʊs rɒd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dous rod]
- /daʊs rɒd/

Definitions of dowsing rod words

noun dowsing rod Also called dowsing rod [dou-zing] /ˈdaʊ zɪŋ/ (Show IPA). divining rod. 1
noun dowsing rod a person skilled in its use. 1
noun dowsing rod Alternative name for a divining rod. 0

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Origin of dowsing rod

First appearance:

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

First recorded in 1745-55

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dowsing rod popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for dowsing rod

noun dowsing rod

wand — a slender stick or rod, especially one used by a magician, conjurer, or diviner.
doodlebug — any of various small, squat vehicles.
dowser — Also called dowsing rod [dou-zing] /ˈdaʊ zɪŋ/ (Show IPA). divining rod.

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