scapulimancy

noun

scap·​u·​li·​man·​cy

variants or less commonly scapulomancy

ˈskapyələˌman(t)sē

plural -es

: divination by observation of a shoulder blade usually as blotched or cracked from a fire

Word History

Etymology

scapul- + -i- + -mancy

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