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water witch

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water witch
n.
One who claims to be able to find underground water by means of a divining rod; a dowser.

water witch
n
(Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Alternative Belief Systems) a person who claims the ability to detect water underground by means of a divining rod
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Noun1.water witch - someone who uses a divining rod to find underground water
diviner - someone who claims to discover hidden knowledge with the aid of supernatural powers


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