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Definition of Chirology
1. Noun. Telling fortunes by lines on the palm of the hand.
Exact synonyms: Chiromancy, Palm Reading, Palmistry
Generic synonyms: Divination, Foretelling, Fortune Telling, Soothsaying
Derivative terms: Chiromance, Chiromancer, Chiromantic
Generic synonyms: Divination, Foretelling, Fortune Telling, Soothsaying
Derivative terms: Chiromance, Chiromancer, Chiromantic
Definition of Chirology
1. n. The art or practice of using the manual alphabet or of communicating thoughts by sings made by the hands and fingers; a substitute for spoken or written language in intercourse with the deaf and dumb. See Dactylalogy.
Medical Definition of Chirology
1. The use of the finger alphabet in talking. Synonym: cheirology, chirology, chirology. Origin: dactylo-+ G. Logos, word (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Chirology
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