What is another word for Haruspicy?

Pronunciation: [hˈɑːɹəspˌɪsi] (IPA)

Haruspicy is a practice of divination that involves the interpretation of animal entrails. There are some synonyms for Haruspicy, such as extispicy, haruspication, haroscopy, and hepatoscopy, which are all related to the practice of divination. Extispicy is a term that refers to the examination of animal organs for the purpose of foretelling the future. Haruspication is a term that refers to the interpretation of the signs that are revealed in the examination of animal entrails. Haroscopy is a term that refers to the interpretation of the patterns that can be seen in the entrails of animals. Finally, hepatoscopy is a term that refers to the examination of the liver of animals for the purpose of divination.

What are the hypernyms for Haruspicy?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Haruspicy

As a rule, it was involved with Haruspicy, and had a side of sacred anatomy and the kitchen which revolted the sensitive-dissection of flesh, inspection of entrails, not to mention the slaughtering and strangling of victims.
"Saint Augustin"
Louis Bertrand

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