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- US Pronunciation
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- [bel-uh-man-see]
- /ˈbɛl əˌmæn si/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bel-uh-man-see]
- /ˈbɛl əˌmæn si/
Definitions of belomancy word
- noun belomancy the art of divination using arrows 3
- noun belomancy divination using arrows drawn at random from a quiver or other holder. 1
- noun belomancy Studying the flight of arrows, an ancient form of divination used by the Greeks and Arabs. 0
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Origin of belomancy
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < Greek bélo(s) arrow, dart + -mancy
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Parts of speech for Belomancy
noun
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
belomancy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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