"causimomancy" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Ancient Greek kausimos, "fit for burning", from kausis, "burning heat". Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|-}} Ancient Greek Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} causimomancy (uncountable)
  1. Divination by studying the behaviour of objects placed in a fire. Related to empyromancy and pyromancy. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Divination Synonyms: causinomancy

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