Meaning & use

Aeromancy

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Divination or fortune-telling based on the interpretation of atmospheric conditions, such as clouds and wind patterns.

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Ancient priests practiced aeromancy, reading the shapes of clouds to predict the future.

The novel's fictional oracle relied on aeromancy, watching storms roll in before making predictions.

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From Greek 'aer' (air) and 'manteia' (divination); one of many ancient divination practices named with the '-mancy' suffix, like 'necromancy'.

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weather divination

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