aleuromancy

noun

aleu·​ro·​man·​cy
ə-ˈlu̇r-ə-ˌman(t)-sē
plural -es
: divination by means of flour

Word History

Etymology

French aleuromancie, from Greek aleuromanteion, from aleuro- + manteion divination, oracle

First Known Use

circa 1656, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aleuromancy was circa 1656

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“Aleuromancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aleuromancy. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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