"ceromancy" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From Ancient Greek κηρός (kērós, “wax”) + -mancy. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|κηρός||wax}} Ancient Greek κηρός (kērós, “wax”), {{suffix|en||mancy}} + -mancy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ceromancy (uncountable)
  1. divination by pouring melted wax into water and interpreting the bubbles formed. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Divination Synonyms: ceroscopy, carromancy
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