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horoscopy

American  
[haw-ros-kuh-pee, hoh-] / hɔˈrɒs kə pi, hoʊ- /

noun

  1. Archaic. the casting or taking of horoscopes.

horoscopy British  
/ hɒˈrɒskəpɪ /

noun

  1. the casting and interpretation of horoscopes

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Other Word Forms

  • horoscoper noun
  • horoscopist noun

Etymology

Origin of horoscopy

First recorded in 1645–55; horoscope + -y 3

Example Sentences

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And, accordingly, the vast and complicated learning of omens, augury, horoscopy and prophetic dreams, relies upon this maxim; for whatever the origin of such superstitions, a single coincidence in their favour triumphantly confirms them.

From Project Gutenberg

It is the very error of the position of our lodging; its horoscopy was ill calculated, being just situate in a medium—a plaguy suburban mid-space—fitted to catch idlers from town or country.

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