"cyclomancy" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From cyclo- + -mancy. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|cyclo|mancy}} cyclo- + -mancy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cyclomancy (uncountable)
  1. Divination by interpreting wheels or any other revolving objects. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Divination
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