"hieromancy" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From hiero- + -mancy. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|hiero|mancy}} hiero- + -mancy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} hieromancy (uncountable)
  1. Divination by interpreting sacred objects, often used in sacrificial offerings. Similar to aruspicy. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Divination Synonyms: hieroscopy
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