"chirognomy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From chiro- "hand" + -gnomy, from Greek gnome "judgment, opinion," from PIE root *gno- "to know." Compare physiognomy. Etymology templates: {{m|en|physiognomy}} physiognomy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} chirognomy (uncountable)
  1. The art of judging character by the shape and appearance of the hand. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Palmistry Derived forms: chirognomic, chirognomist

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