Definitions

1. noun

the study of the shape and lines of the hands and their relation to the character and personality of the person

“The palm reader was skilled in the art of chirology and could tell a great deal about a person’s life just by looking at their hands.”

2. noun

the art or practice of reading or interpreting the lines and shapes on the hands, especially as an aid to personality analysis or fortune-telling

“She was interested in learning more about chirology, a practice that her grandmother had been involved in for many years.”