The Collaborative International Dictionary
Daphnomancy
Daphnomancy \Daph"no*man`cy\, n. [Gr. da`fnh the laurel + -mancy.] Divination by means of the laurel. [1913 Webster] ||
Wiktionary
daphnomancy
n. (lb en rare) divination by laurel branches or trees, leaves etc.
Wikipedia
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.