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 of divining rod

First recorded in 1745–55

Definition for dowsing rod (2 of 2)

dowser
[ dou-zer ]
/ ˈdaʊ zər /

noun

Also called dowsing rod [dou-zing] /ˈdaʊ zɪŋ/. divining rod.
a person skilled in its use.

Origin of dowser

First recorded in 1830–40; dowse2 + -er1

British Dictionary definitions for dowsing rod (1 of 2)

dowsing rod
/ (ˈdaʊzɪŋ) /

noun

another name for divining rod

British Dictionary definitions for dowsing rod (2 of 2)

divining rod

noun

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 Also called: dowsing rod