"tyromancy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: tyro- + -mancy; ultimately from Ancient Greek τυρός (turós, “cheese”). Etymology templates: {{confix|en|tyro|mancy}} tyro- + -mancy, {{der|en|grc|τυρός||cheese}} Ancient Greek τυρός (turós, “cheese”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} tyromancy (uncountable)
  1. divination by studying the coagulation of cheese Tags: uncountable Related terms: read the tea leaves

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