dowse

Meanings

• verb

  A Mi'kmaq word meaning 'to search for water' using a forked stick.

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Variants

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douse , dowse , dowsed , dowses , dowsing , doused , douser , dousers , douses , dousing , dowser , dowsers

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Etymology

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From the Mi'kmaq language, meaning 'to search for water'.

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Trivia

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1. Dowsing is also known as water witching.

2. The practice of dowsing has been used for thousands of years and is believed to date back to ancient civilizations.

3. Dowsing is not only used to find water but can also be used to locate minerals, buried objects, and even underground utilities.

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Related Concepts

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1. divining: The practice of searching for hidden water or other natural resources using tools like a forked stick or pendulum.

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Culture

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In Mi'kmaq culture, dowsing is a traditional method used to locate underground water sources. It is often practiced by trained individuals using a forked stick or divining rod.

How to Memorize "dowse"

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   - Imagine a person holding a forked stick and searching for water in the ground.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dowse' with the idea of searching for water.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'dowsing' and the phrase 'divining for hidden water sources'.

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