Defodio

Spell Name: Gouging Spell

Incantation: Defodio

Pronunciation: /dɛˈfoʊdi.oʊ/ de-FOH-dee-oh

Spell Branch: Charms

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Description: Can carve or dig out materials, such as stone and steel. It had practical applications, both in digging and in making passageways through solid rock. Careful use of this spell could dig out the required object and leave the environment relatively untouched.

Taught in the sixth year of Hogwarts in charms.

Regulations: Legal

Skill Level: Intermediate

Etymology: Latin defodio, meaning "dig out".

References: Cast by Harry, Ron and Hermione in Deathly Hallows to help dig their way out of the Gringotts Tunnels.Template:DH

Notes: "The Gouging Spell enables a witch or wizard to carve through earth and stone with ease. From budding Herbologists digging for Snargaluff seedlings to treasure-hunting curse breakers uncovering ancient wizard tombs, the Gouging Spell makes all manner of heavy labour a matter of pointing a wand." — Miranda Goshawk, Book of Spells