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- [uh-lek-tree-uh-man-see]
- /əˈlɛk tri əˌmæn si/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-lek-tree-uh-man-see]
- /əˈlɛk tri əˌmæn si/
Definitions of alectryomancy word
- noun alectryomancy an ancient form of divination, using a rooster to select grains of food placed on letters of the alphabet. 1
- noun alectryomancy A form of divination in which the diviner observes a bird or birds (preferably the white rooster or cockerel) pecking at grain that the diviner has scattered on the ground. 0
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Origin of alectryomancy
First appearance:
before 1675 One of the 48% oldest English words
1675-85; < Greek alektryṓ(n) rooster + -mancy
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Parts of speech for Alectryomancy
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alectryomancy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
alectryomancy usage trend in Literature
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