astromancy

English

Etymology

astro- +‎ -mancy. From Latin astromantīa, from Ancient Greek ἀστροµαντεία (astroµanteía), from ἄστρον (ástron, “star”) + μαντεία (manteía, “divination”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈæstɹɵmænsi/

Noun

astromancy (uncountable)

  1. Divination by the stars; astrology in its modern prophetic aspect.

Synonyms
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