English word hieromancy comes from English -mancy (Divination.), English hiero- (Holy, sacred.)
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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-mancy | English (eng) | Divination. |
hiero- | English (eng) | Holy, sacred. |
hieromancy | English (eng) | Divination by interpreting sacred objects, often used in sacrificial offerings. Similar to aruspicy. |