"tarosophy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From taro(t) + -sophy. Etymology templates: {{af|en|tarot|-sophy|alt1=taro(t)}} taro(t) + -sophy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} tarosophy (uncountable)
  1. The art of reading tarot cards; tarotology. Tags: uncountable
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