tyromancy

/tɪˈrɒmənsi/

Definitions

1. noun

divination or fortune telling by studying cheese or milk

“The old woman was accused of practicing tyromancy to predict the future.”

2. noun

the supposed practice of interpreting the patterns formed by curdling milk or cheese

“In ancient times, people believed in the mystical art of tyromancy for gaining insight.”

Synonyms

  • cheesemancy
  • milkomancy

Antonyms

  • rationalism
  • skepticism