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healer

noun heal·er \ˈhē-lər\

Definition of HEALER

1
:  one that heals
2
:  a Christian Science practitioner
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First Known Use of HEALER

12th century

Rhymes with HEALER

dealer, feeler, heeler, kneeler, peeler, reeler, sealer, Sheeler, spieler, squealer, stealer, stelar, vealer, velar, wheeler

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. healer
  2. mind-healer
  3. faith healing
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