"chaomancy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Ancient Greek (Paracelsian) chaos, "the atmosphere". Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|-}} Ancient Greek Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} chaomancy (uncountable)
  1. Divination by aerial visions, a form of aeromancy. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Divination Hypernyms: aeromancy

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