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noun
A line on the palm of the hand, curving about the base of the thumb, supposed to indicate, by its form or position, the length of a person's life.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: palmistry
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Synonyms: lifeline
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a crease on the palm; its length is said by palmists to indicate how long you will live
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: life line, lifeline
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: wrinkle, furrow, crease, crinkle, seam, line
History
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