Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rhabdomancy

Noun

/ˌræb.dəˈmæn.si/

Definition

The practice of divining or locating underground water or minerals by means of a rod or stick.

Examples

The farmer hired a specialist in rhabdomancy to locate a new well on his property.
Many ancient cultures relied on rhabdomancy to find water sources in arid regions.

Meaning

Rhabdomancy is an ancient form of divination that involves using a rod, usually called a dowsing rod, to find hidden resources like water or minerals beneath the earth’s surface.