"archaeomancy" meaning in All languages combined

See archaeomancy on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: archaeo- + -mancy, from Ancient Greek ἀρχαῖος (arkhaîos, “ancient”) and μαντεία (manteía, “prophecy”) Etymology templates: {{confix|en|archaeo|mancy}} archaeo- + -mancy, {{uder|en|grc|ἀρχαῖος||ancient}} Ancient Greek ἀρχαῖος (arkhaîos, “ancient”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} archaeomancy (uncountable)
  1. (rare) Divination using sacred relics. Tags: rare, uncountable Categories (topical): Divination Synonyms: archeomancy

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