divining rod

noun

1. a rod, especially a forked stick, commonly of hazel, supposed to be useful in locating underground water, metal deposits, etc.

divining rod

noun

1. Also called: dowsing rod. a rod, usually a forked hazel twig, said to move or dip when held over ground in which water, metal, etc, is to be found

Word History and Origins

Origin of divining rod¹

First recorded in 1745–55