geomancy
геомантия
Geomantie
A method of divination using earth or the ground, such as interpreting markings on the…A method of divination using earth or the ground, such as interpreting markings on the ground or how handfuls of dirt land when tossed.
/ˈdʒiːəʊˌmænsi/
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable, usually)A method of divination using earth or the ground, such as interpreting markings on the ground or how handfuls of dirt land when tossed.
Geomantie
геомантияgeomantija
(uncountable, usually)Feng shui; Chinese geomancy.
More definitions
- divination by means of signs connected with the earth (as points taken at random or the arrangement of particles thrown down at random or from the configuration of a region and its relation to another)
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Origin
From Middle English geomancie, from Medieval Latin geomantia from late Ancient Greek γεωμαFrom Middle English geomancie, from Medieval Latin geomantia from late Ancient Greek γεωμαντεία (geōmanteía). Equivalent to geo- + -mancy.
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Forms
plural: geomanciesWord family
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