noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   divination using shadows uncountable
2. 2
   divination using ghosts or spirits uncountable

Antonyms

All antonyms

photomancy

Etymology

From Late Latin sciomantia, from Ancient Greek σκιά (skiá, “shadow”) + μαντεία (manteía, “divination”).

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