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divining rod
noun
a rod, especially a forked stick, commonly of hazel, supposed to be useful in locating underground water, metal deposits, etc.
Also called dowsing rod.
Origin:
1745–55
1745–55
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| divining rod | |
| —n | |
| Also called: dowsing rod a rod, usually a forked hazel twig, said to move or dip when held over ground in which water, metal, etc, is to be found | |
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Divining rod
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