Meaning & use
diviner
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A person who claims to discover hidden knowledge or locate hidden objects, such as water or minerals, by intuition or supernatural means.
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The old diviner walked the field with a forked stick, searching for water.
Villagers consulted a diviner before choosing where to dig the well.
A note on using this word
Water diviners, also called dowsers, have practiced their craft for centuries, though it has no scientific basis.
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