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scapulimancy

scap·u·li·man·cy
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [skap-yuh-luh-man-see]
    • /ˈskæp yə ləˌmæn si/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [skap-yuh-luh-man-see]
    • /ˈskæp yə ləˌmæn si/

Definitions of scapulimancy word

  • noun scapulimancy divination of the future by observation of the cracking of a mammal's scapula that has been heated by a fire or hot instrument. 1
  • noun scapulimancy divination by way of the cracks of an animal's shoulder-blade that has been heated in a fire 0
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Origin of scapulimancy

First appearance:

before 1870
One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; scapul(a) + -i- + -mancy

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Parts of speech for Scapulimancy

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Scapulimancy

scapulimancy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

scapulimancy usage trend in Literature

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