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Synonyms of palmistry

7 similar words

Another word for palmistry is chiromancy. Other synonyms of palmistry are handreading.

Synonyms and similar words for palmistry

nounTelling fortunes from the lines on the palms of the hand.

  • chirognomyThe art of judging character by the shape and appearance of the hand.
  • chirographySynonym of palmistry, fortune-telling based on one's hand.
  • chiromancySynonym of palmistry: fortune-telling performed by reading another's hand.
  • handreadingSynonym of palmistry (“fortune-telling by lines on the hand”).
  • palm readingPalmistry.

nounA dexterous use or trick of the hand.

Meaning of palmistry

  1. noun Telling fortunes from the lines on the palms of the hand.
  2. noun A book on palmistry; a system of palmistry.
  3. noun A dexterous use or trick of the hand.

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Questions about synonyms of palmistry

What is another word for palmistry?
Palmistry has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as chiromancy and handreading.
What does palmistry mean?
Palmistry means telling fortunes from the lines on the palms of the hand.

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