ornithomancy
Definitions
Divination by means of birds, especially from their behaviour, flight, vocalisations, etc.
Equivalents
Examples
“This chapter in the great volume of superstition was indeed cultivated with unusual solicitude amongst the Pagans - ornithomancy (or the derivation of omens from the motions of birds) grew into an elaborate science.”
“Ornithomancy was a popular way of searching into futurity.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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