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chirognomy
chirognomy (kaɪˈrɒnəmɪ) n (Alternative Belief Systems) the study of the hand in order to discern a person's nature or future eventschirognomy, cheirognomythe theories and activity of palmistry. — chirognomist, cheirognomist, n.See also: HandschirognomyDivination using the palm of the hand but which also includes an analysis of hand shape, fingers and fingernails. It is also called chirology, chiromancy, and palmistry.chirognomy
chirognomy Pseudomedicine The study of the shape, flexibility, colour and texture of a person’s hands and the manner in which they are used, which, in the pseudoscience of astropalmistry, indicates specific organ defects. Chirognomists may divide hands into four basic types: Earth hand, fire hand, air head and water hand. |