Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Divination by means of the movements of leaves.

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Examples

  • In the next round, he puffed his cheeks, thrust his arms forward and spelled "phyllomancy" so fast that the judges paused for what seemed like forever before nodding their approval, creating such a tension that he had to do a double-take before returning to his seat.

    USATODAY.com News 2011

  • In the next round, he puffed his cheeks, thrust his arms forward and spelled "phyllomancy" so fast that the judges paused for what seemed like forever before nodding their approval, creating such a tension that he had to do a double-take before returning to his seat.

    USATODAY.com News 2011

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  • Divination using leaves.

    December 1, 2007