lecanomancy

Meaning

Noun

  • Divination by interpreting the sound or effect of an object or substance falling into a body of water. Gems are commonly used.

Origin

  • From New Latin lecanomantia, from Late Latin lecanomantia, from Ancient Greek λεκανομαντεία, from Ancient Greek λεκάνη.

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