ichthyomancy en · NOUN
Etymology
From ἰχθύς (ikhthús, “fish”) + μαντεία (manteía, “divination”).
Meanings
- (uncountable) Divination interpreting the appearance and behaviour of fish. A form of augury.
- (uncountable) Divination interpreting the entrails of fish. A form of aruspicy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| icthiomancy | alternative | lexicographic | |
| icthyomancy | alternative | lexicographic |