"oomancy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From oo- + -mancy; from Ancient Greek ᾠο- (ōio-) + μᾰντείᾱ (manteíā, “divination”). Etymology templates: {{confix|en|oo|mancy}} oo- + -mancy, {{uder|en|grc|ᾠο-}} Ancient Greek ᾠο- (ōio-) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} oomancy (uncountable)
  1. Divination through the use of eggs. Wikipedia link: Oomancy Tags: uncountable Synonyms: ovomancy, ooscopy, oomancia, oomantia, ooscopia, ovamancy

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