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pyromancy

/ˌpaɪroʊˈmænsi/ noun · British & US
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What does pyromancy mean?

noun

The practice of divination or fortune-telling by means of fire or flames. Pyromancy is an ancient form of magic that involves interpreting the patterns and colors of flames to gain insight into the future or understand hidden truths.

Example

"The old woman was known for her pyromancy, and people would often gather around her fire to hear her predictions."

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