"myrmomancy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Ancient Greek μύρμηξ (múrmēx, “ants”) + -mancy. Etymology templates: {{af|en|grc:μύρμηξ<t:ants>|-mancy}} Ancient Greek μύρμηξ (múrmēx, “ants”) + -mancy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} myrmomancy (uncountable)
  1. Divination by interpreting the appearance and behaviour of ants, especially their eating habits. A type of augury. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Divination Categories (lifeform): Ants
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