"crystallomancy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: crystallo- + -mancy Etymology templates: {{confix|en|crystallo|mancy}} crystallo- + -mancy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} crystallomancy (uncountable)
  1. The use of a crystal ball or other transparent solid for the purpose of divination. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: crystalomancy, chrystallomancy [obsolete], cristallomancy [obsolete] Related terms: crystallomancer

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