Arachnomancy

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The study of the appearance and behavior of spiders, or the patterns of their webs (possibly related to the third meaning) for use in divination. uncountable
  2. 2
    The ability to take control over spiders with the intent to use them for attacking or similar purposes. uncountable
  3. 3
    The divination of patterns, for example in geometric patterns and tapestries. uncountable

Etymology

From arachno- + -mancy.

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