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Meaning of aleuromancy in 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.

Pronunciation

aleuromancy

/əˈl(j)ʊərəmansi/ /ˈaljʊrəˌmansi/