haruspicy

/ˌhærəˈsɪsɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

The practice of divination by examining the entrails of sacrificed animals

“The ancient Roman priest was skilled in the art of haruspicy, using the entrails of the sacrificed goat to predict the future.”

Synonyms

  • extispicy
  • scapulimancy

Antonyms

  • agnosticism
  • atheism