Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

chiromancy

Noun

/kaɪˈrɒmənsi/

Definition

Chiromancy is the practice of interpreting a person’s character and predicting their future by examining the lines and features of their hands, especially the palms.

Examples

Many people seek guidance through chiromancy, hoping to learn about their life path.
In ancient times, chiromancy was practiced by scholars who believed that hand analysis could reveal an individual’s fate.
She visited a chiromancer to understand what the lines on her palm indicated about her future.

Meaning

The term comes from the Greek words ‘cheir’, meaning ‘hand’, and ‘mancy’, meaning ‘divination’. It is often considered a form of fortune-telling or divination.