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单词 pyromancy
释义

pyromancy

noun

py·​ro·​man·​cy ˈpī-rə-ˌman(t)-sē How to pronounce pyromancy (audio)
: divination by means of fire or flames

Word History

Etymology

Middle English piromancie, from Middle French, from Late Latin pyromantia, from Greek pyromanteia, from pyr fire + manteia divination — more at -mancy

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

pyromancy

noun

as in geomancy

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • geomancy
  • astrology
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  • augury
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