"radiesthesia" meaning in English

See radiesthesia in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From radio- + -esthesia. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|radio-|-esthesia}} radio- + -esthesia Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} radiesthesia (uncountable)
  1. The supposed paranormal ability to detect a radiation-like aura within the human body. Tags: uncountable Related terms: radiesthetic Translations (Translations): radiestezja [feminine] (Polish)

Alternative forms

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