Crystallomancy

Crystallomancy
Crystallomancy Crys"tal*lo*man`cy (-l?-m?n`s?), n. [Gr. kry`stallos crystal + -mancy.] Divination by means of a crystal or other transparent body, especially a beryl. [1913 Webster]

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