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Definition of Sciomachy
1. n. A fighting with a shadow; a mock contest; an imaginary or futile combat.
Medical Definition of Sciomachy
1. A fighting with a shadow; a mock contest; an imaginary or futile combat. Alternative forms: scimachy. Origin: Gr,; a shadow + battle: cf. F. Sciomachie, sciamachie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)