lecanomancy

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Definition of lecanomancy in English English dictionary

Divination by interpreting the sound or effect of an object or substance falling into a body of water. Gems are commonly used

I may mention further lecanomancy, which was performed by letting precious stones drop into water; a mysterious little whistling resulted which announced the thing desired.

Divination practiced with water in a basin, by throwing three stones into it, and invoking the demon whose aid was sought

Etymology

() From New Latin lecanomantia Late Latin lecanomantia Ancient Greek λεκανομαντεία (lekanomanteia) Ancient Greek λεκάνη (lekanē, “dish, pan”).