waterfinder

wa·ter·find·er

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [waw-ter-fahyn-der, wot-er-]
- /ˈwɔ tərˌfaɪn dər, ˈwɒt ər-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [waw-ter-fahyn-der, wot-er-]
- /ˈwɔ tərˌfaɪn dər, ˈwɒt ər-/

Definition of waterfinder word

noun waterfinder a dowser; water witch. 1

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Origin of waterfinder

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1880-85; water + finder

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Parts of speech for Waterfinder

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adverb

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waterfinder popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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