amniomancy

English edit

Etymology edit

amnio- +‎ -mancy

Noun edit

amniomancy (uncountable)

Divination based on the characteristics of the amniotic sac at childbirth.

References edit

"Amniomantia, divination per amnium s[ive] membranam tertiam embryonis." -- Fabricii Bibliographia Antiquaria xii, 1713

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