aeromancy

noun

aero·​man·​cy

ˈer-ə-ˌman(t)-sē

plural -es

: divination from the state of the air or from atmospheric substances

also : weather forecasting

Word History

Etymology

Middle English aeromancie, alteration (influenced by Middle French aeromancie or Medieval Latin aeromantia) of aeromaunce, from (assumed) Middle French aeromance, from Medieval Latin aeromantia, from Latin aer- + -mantia -mancy

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

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