pyromancy


py·ro·man·cy

noun \-ˌman(t)-sē\

Definition of PYROMANCY

: divination by means of fire or flames

Origin of PYROMANCY

Middle English piromancie, from Middle French, from Late Latin pyromantia, from Greek pyromanteia, from pyr fire + manteia divination — more at -mancy
First Known Use: 14th century

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