chirognomy

/ˌtʃɪroʊˈnɒmi/ (CHIR-uh-NAH-mee)

Definitions

1. noun

the study of the shape and lines of the hands, especially in relation to personality and character

“She was interested in chirognomy and how it could reveal information about a person’s personality.”

Synonyms

  • hand reading
  • palmistry

Antonyms

  • rationalism
  • skeptical empiricism