Rhabdomancy

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈræb.dəˌmæn.si/

Origin

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

Full definition of rhabdomancy

Noun

1. Divination with a wand or rod; dowsing.

Synonyms

• (divination with a wand) dowsing

Related terms

• rhabdom
• rhabdomancer