"xylomancy" meaning in English

See xylomancy in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈzaɪ.loʊˌmæn.si/
enPR: zīʹ-lō-măn'-sē Rhymes: -aɪləʊmænsi Etymology: From xylo- + -mancy. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|xylo|mancy}} xylo- + -mancy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} xylomancy (uncountable)
  1. Divination by means of examining or burning pieces of wood. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Divination Related terms: xylomancer
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