English word sideromancy comes from English -mancy (Divination.), English sidero-
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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-mancy | English (eng) | Divination. |
sidero- | English (eng) | Related to stars or constellations, as sidereal relationships. Related to iron or steel, as in siderosis (fibrosis caused by iron deposits). |
sideromancy | English (eng) | Divination by studying the burning of straws on heated iron. |