halomancy

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From halo- +‎ -mancy.

Noun

halomancy (uncountable))

  1. Divination by use of salt.
    Halomancy is the origin of the superstition surrounding spilled salt.

References

  • "halomancy. Divination in some manner by means of salt." -- Century Dict., 1899
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