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aleuromancy

[ uh-loor-uh-man-see ]

noun

  1. (in ancient times) the use of flour as a means of divination.


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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of aleuromancy1

1650–60; < French aleuromancie ( aleurone, -mancy ), alteration of Greek ܰdzԳٱîDz divination by meal
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Associated words: farinaceous, farina, gluten, meal, aleurometer, aleuromancy, stive, dredge, bolt. flour box. dredging box. flourish, v. thrive; wave, brandish. flourish, n. embellishment; curlycue, paraph; fanfare, call; parade, show, display; brandishing, waving. flout, v. mock, jeer, gibe, sneer, deride. flow, v. circulate; proceed, emanate, issue.

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à l'étuvéealeurone