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rhabdomancy Definition

rhab·do·mancy (rab′də man′sē)

noun

divination by means of a rod or wand; esp., the art of seeking underground water or minerals by means of a divining rod; dowsing

Etymology: LL rhabdomantia < Gr rhabdomanteia < rhabdos, rod (see rhabdocoele) + manteia, divination (see -mancy)

rhabdomancy Related Forms
rhab′·do·man′·cer noun