rhabdomancy

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WOTD – 18 February 2008    

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Etymology [edit]

First attested in 1646. From Latin rhabdomantīa, from Ancient Greek ῥαβδομαντεία (rhabdomanteia), from ῥάβδος (rhabdos, “rod”) + μαντεία (manteia, “divination”).

Pronunciation [edit]

  • (RP, US) IPA: /ˈræb.dəˌmæn.si/
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Noun [edit]

rhabdomancy (uncountable)

  1. Divination with a wand or rod; dowsing.

Synonyms [edit]

  • (divination with a wand): dowsing

Related terms [edit]

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