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necromantic en · ADJ
Pronunciation
Etymology
From Late Latin necromanticus.
Meanings
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(not-comparable) Of or relating to necromancy: the resurrection of or communication with the dead, especially through the use of black magic.
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Deriveds
necromantically
Translations (2)
it negromantesco (of necromancy) · pt necromântico (of necromancy)
necromantic en · NOUN
Pronunciation
Etymology
From Late Latin necromanticus.
Meanings
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conjuration
With all the necromantics of their art.
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