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causimomancy

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Divination by studying the behaviour of objects placed in a fire. Related to empyromancy and pyromancy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • 1973 L. Watson Supernature ix. Precoginition means "knowing in advance," and systems of knowing cover just about every possible source of variation. They include..causimomancy (the study of objects placed in the fire)... None of these need be taken seriously...

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History

Etymology

From Ancient Greek καύσιμος (kaúsimos, “fit for burning”), from καῦσις (kaûsis, “burning”), from καίω (kaíō, “to burn”).