kaivonkatsominen

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • dowsing, divining practice of seeking water with the aid of a forked stick or similar pointing device

Etymology

Compound from Finnish kaivo (of a well, well) + Finnish katsominen (looking, seeking).

Origin

Finnish

katsominen

Gloss

looking, seeking

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