haruspication

haruspication

(həˌrʌspɪˈkeɪʃən) n (Alternative Belief Systems) archaic the use of animal entrails for divination

haruspicy, haruspication

a form of divination from lightning and other natural phenomena, but especially from inspection of the entrails of animal sacrifices. Also called extispicy. — haruspex, n. — haruspical, adj.See also: Divination
haruspicy.See also: Animals