Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
onychomancy
Noun
/ˌɒnɪkəˈmænsi/
Definition
A practice of divination based on the observation of fingernails or toenails.
Examples
- In ancient cultures, onychomancy was used to gain insight into a person’s fate.
- Some practitioners believe that the way a person’s nails grow can reveal their emotional state.
- Onychomancy can be considered a unique form of fortune telling, alongside palmistry and astrology.
Meaning
Onychomancy is the art of predicting outcomes or determining aspects of a person’s life by analyzing the shape, color, and condition of their nails.
Synonyms
- Nail divination
- Nail scrying
