sciomancy

/sɪˈɒmænsi/

Definitions

1. noun

A form of divination in which the future is inferred from the study of the shapes of clouds and other atmospheric phenomena

“The ancient Greeks practiced a form of sciomancy to predict the weather and make decisions based on their observations.”

2. noun

A type of augury in which omens are drawn from the shapes of clouds and other atmospheric phenomena

Synonyms

  • augury
  • divination
  • interpretation

Antonyms

  • ignorance
  • oblivion