tasseomancy
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C2
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/ˈtæs.i.oʊˌmæn.si/
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/ˈtæs.i.əʊˌmæn.si/
divination using tea leaves
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tasseomancy' originates from French, specifically the word 'tasse,' meaning 'cup,' combined with the Greek 'manteia,' meaning 'divination.'
Historical Evolution
'tasse' transformed into the English word 'tasse,' and eventually became the modern English word 'tasseomancy' through the addition of 'mancy.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'divination using a cup,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'divination by interpreting patterns in tea leaves.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the practice of divination by interpreting patterns in tea leaves, coffee grounds, or wine sediments.
She practiced tasseomancy to predict the future.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/11 19:06