oomancy

English

Alternative forms

• ovomancy, ooscopy, oomancia, oomantia, ooscopia, ovamancy

Etymology

From oo- +‎ -mancy; from Ancient Greek ᾠο- (ōio-) + μᾰντείᾱ (manteíā, “divination”).

Noun

oomancy (uncountable)

1. Divination through the use of eggs.