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单词 aleuromancy
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Definition of aleuromancy in English:

aleuromancy

noun əˈl(j)ʊərəmansiˈaljʊrəˌmansi
  • Any of various forms of divination using meal, flour, cakes, etc., especially as practised by the ancient Greeks.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Blount (1618–1679), antiquary and lexicographer. From (i) French aleuromantie.

 
 

Definition of aleuromancy in US English:

aleuromancy

noun
  • Any of various forms of divination using meal, flour, cakes, etc., especially as practised by the ancient Greeks.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Blount (1618–1679), antiquary and lexicographer. From (i) French aleuromantie.

 
 
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