"astragyromancy" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Possibly a joining of astragalomancy and gyromancy (spinning of the dice). Etymology templates: {{m|en|astragalomancy}} astragalomancy, {{m|en|gyromancy}} gyromancy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} astragyromancy (uncountable)
  1. Divination by dice. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Divination Synonyms: astragalomancy

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