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Daphnomancy

Daphnomancy \Daph"no*man`cy\, n. [Gr. da`fnh the laurel + -mancy.] Divination by means of the laurel. [1913 Webster] ||

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daphnomancy

n. (lb en rare) divination by laurel branches or trees, leaves etc.

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Daphnomancy

Daphnomancy is a form of pyromancy whereby the future is predicted by burning bay laurel leaves. A loud crackling from the fire is a positive omen, whereas silence is a negative one.