Definition of DOWSER

dowser

Meanings

Plural: dowsers

Noun

  • someone who uses a divining rod to find underground water
  • forked stick that is said to dip down to indicate underground water or oil
  • A divining rod used in searching for water, ore, etc.; a dowsing rod.
  • One who uses the dowser or divining rod. A diviner.

Origin / Etymology

From dowse + -er.

Synonyms

divining rod, dowsing rod, radiesthesist, rhabdomancer, rhabdomantist, water diviner, water finder, water witch, waterfinder

Scrabble Score: 10

dowser is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
dowser is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
dowser is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

dowser is a valid Words With Friends word