ichthyomancy

noun — 2 senses

ichthyomancy

noun

Etymology From ἰχθύς (ikhthús, “fish”) + μαντεία (manteía, “divination”).

1

Divination interpreting the appearance and behaviour of fish. A form of augury.

2

Divination interpreting the entrails of fish. A form of aruspicy.

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