HARUSPICY

Etymology

Noun

haruspicy (countable and uncountable, plural haruspicies)

The study and divination by use of animal entrails, usually the victims of sacrifice.

Synonyms

• (divination by entrails): aruspicy, extispicy

Source: Wiktionary


Ha*rus"pi*cy, n.

Definition: The art or practices of haruspices. See Aruspicy.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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