"hippomancy" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From hippo- + -mancy. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|hippo|mancy}} hippo- + -mancy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} hippomancy (uncountable)
  1. Divination by the interpretation of the appearance and behaviour of horses. Their neighing and stamping are particularly noted. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Divination Translations (Translations): ippomanzia (Italian)

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