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dowse

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Dowse (verb) means to search for water or minerals underground using a special rod.

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To search for water or minerals underground using a special rod.
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Etymology

Of unknown origin; originally a dialect term from southern England.

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What is the meaning of dowse?
"dowse" (verb) means to search for water or minerals underground using a special rod.
What is another word for dowse?
Other words for "dowse" include soak, douse, drench, sop, souse.

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