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sci·​o·​man·​tic | \ ¦sīə¦mantik \

Definition of sciomantic

: of, relating to, or obtained by means of sciomancy

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First Known Use of sciomantic

1859, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for sciomantic

Late Latin sciomantia + English -ic

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The first known use of sciomantic was in 1859

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“Sciomantic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sciomantic. Accessed 17 May. 2022.

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