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Meaning of ptarmoscopy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The divinatory interpretation of sneezes.

rare, uncountable

Examples

“He divined by Metascopy, the lines in the forehead; […] by Ptarmoscopy, sneezing; […]”
“A catalogue of ancient sneezes and sneeze-interpretation (ptarmoscopy) is also provided.”
“[…], linking this action with her earlier laugh at Telemachus' sneeze (17.541-50) and the mantic qualities of such involuntary movements, as revealed by later examples of 'ptarmoscopy' in ancient literature.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

ptarmus PTB PTBD PTBNL PtBR PTBT

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