oneiromancy

[ oh-nahy-ruh-man-see ]

noun
  1. divination through dreams.

Origin of oneiromancy

1
1645–55; <Greek óneiro(s) dream + -mancy

Other words from oneiromancy

  • o·nei·ro·man·cer, noun

Words Nearby oneiromancy

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British Dictionary definitions for oneiromancy

oneiromancy

/ (əʊˈnaɪərəʊˌmænsɪ) /


noun
  1. rare divination by the interpretation of dreams

Origin of oneiromancy

1
C17: from Greek oneiros dream + -mancy

Derived forms of oneiromancy

  • oneiromancer, noun

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