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PRONUNCIATION OF PALMIST

palmist  [ˈpæmɪst] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PALMIST

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determiner
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Palmist is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PALMIST MEAN IN ENGLISH?

palmist

Palmistry

Palmistry, or chiromancy (also spelled cheiromancy; from Greek kheir (χεῖρ, ός; “hand”) and manteia (μαντεία, ας; “divination”)), is the claim of characterization and foretelling the future through the study of the palm, also known as palm reading or chirology. The practice is found all over the world, with numerous cultural variations. Those who practice chiromancy are generally called palmists, palm readers, hand readers, hand analysts, or chirologists. The information outlined below is briefly representative of modern palmistry; there are many ― often conflicting ― interpretations of various lines and palmar features across various schools of palmistry. These contradictions between different interpretations, as well as the lack of empirical support for palmistry's predictions, contribute to palmistry's perception as a pseudoscience among academics.

Definition of palmist in the English dictionary

The definition of palmist in the dictionary is someone who interprets character, tells fortunes, etc by the configuration of lines, marks, and bumps on a person's hand.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PALMIST


alchemist
ˈælkəmɪst
animist
ˈænɪmɪst
biochemist
ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛmɪst
ceramist
ˈsɛrəmɪst
chemist
ˈkɛmɪst
columnist
ˈkɒləmɪst
conformist
kənˈfɔːmɪst
economist
ɪˈkɒnəmɪst
extremist
ɪkˈstriːmɪst
geochemist
ˌdʒiːəʊˈkemɪst
Islamist
ˈɪzləmɪst
mist
mɪst
optimist
ˈɒptɪmɪst
pessimist
ˈpesɪmɪst
phlebotomist
flɪˈbɒtəmɪst
polygamist
pɒˈlɪɡəmɪst
promised
ˈprɒmɪst
reformist
rɪˈfɔːmɪst
slimmest
ˈslɪmɪst
UMIST
ˈjuːˌmɪst

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PALMIST

palmful
palmhouse
palmie
palmier
palmiest
palmiet
palmification
palmiped
Palmira
palmister
palmistry
palmitate
palmitic
palmitic acid
palmitin
palmlike
palmtop
palmtop computer
palmy

WORDS THAT END LIKE PALMIST

agronomist
alarmist
anatomist
autonomist
bigamist
demist
dispensing chemist
ergonomist
home economist
love-in-a-mist
minimist
monogamist
nonconformist
ophthalmist
psalmist
red mist
Scotch mist
Soroptimist
taxonomist
transformist

Synonyms and antonyms of palmist in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «palmist» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PALMIST

Find out the translation of palmist to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of palmist from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «palmist» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

手相
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

quiromántico
570 millions of speakers

English

palmist
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

palmist
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بصارة اليد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

хиромант
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

palmist
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হস্তরের্খাবিচারক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chiromancien
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Palmis
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Handleser
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

palmist
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

palmist
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sawit
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người coi tay
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கைரேகை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हेलमेट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

el falcısı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

chiromante
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wróżka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

хіромант
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

chiromant
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

palmist
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hand lyn kundige
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

palmist
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

palmist
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of palmist

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PALMIST»

The term «palmist» is quite widely used and occupies the 52.422 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PALMIST» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about palmist

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PALMIST»

Discover the use of palmist in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to palmist and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Cheiro S Memoirs: The Reminiscences of a Society Palmist, 1912
1912. This volume includes interviews with King Edward VII, W.E. Gladstone, C.S. Parnell, H.M. Stanley, Madame Sarah Bernhardt, Oscar Wilde, Professor Max Muller, Blanche Roosevelt, the Comte de Paris, Joseph Chamberlain, Lord Russell of ...
Cheiro, 2003
2
The Complete Palmist a Practical Guide to the Study of ...
1900. A practical guide to palmistry by a practitioner of the art, adapted from the works of the world's most renowned palmists.
Niblo, 2010
3
The Complete Palmist
Comprising Also The Opinions Of Ed. Heron-Allen, Cheiro, And Others, With Drawings By I. M. Forbes-Marvin.
Ina Oxenford, A. Alpheus, 2010
4
Colloquial Hindi: The Complete Course for Beginners
John visits the Indian pavilion and there hefinds an astrologer and palmist. He shows the palmist his hand in order to learn about his past. The palmist looks at his hand and makes some general remarks about him, and finally asks about the  ...
Tej K Bhatia, 2013
5
The Natural History of Animals, Vegetables, and Minerals: ...
The PALMIST, the SQUIRRELS of Barbary and Switzerland. THE palmist is as big as a rat or a small squirrel ; he lives upon the palm-trees, from which he takes his name : some call him the palmist rat, and others the palm-tree squirrel ; and as ...
Georges Louis Leclerc comte de Buffon, 1775
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Speed
She had an answer to every question, and if she had no answer she said, "I'll ask my palmist." By analyzing the lines of the palms of Aunt Ember's hands her palmist advised her how to live. Her palmist foretold the future and retrieved the past.
Mark Harris, 1998
7
BIRBAL AND THE PALMIST & THE OLD WOMAN'S BAG
In the first story, Birbal helps an old woman regain her gold coins from a wicked priest. He helpsan honest astrologer to present the truth in a way that pleases the listener, in the second story.
Sajid A. Latheef & K. Satish
8
May I See Your Hand?: Palm Reading for Fun and Profit
A palmist is a psychic who feels the awe of life without knowing why. Magic and mystery attract them. A palmist has the ability to read palms — to read the book of nature. There is no study more arduous or more fascinating, nor one that will ...
Myrna L Goldbaum, 1997
9
Learn Palmistry
A palmist should see both the palms if lines are not very clear in one palm in that case second palm should be studied. An independent or right handed person, male/female's right hand should always be seen first. Whereas these person, male ...
Bharti Anand, Arun Bansal
10
Practical Palmistry: A Comprehensive Guide
On meeting the palmist for consultation, he discloses relevant departmental details to the palmist, who will listen to all this calmly but meaningfully. Further the client gives another bit of information that his immediate boss is a man whose health ...
Dr. G.F. Xavier, 1990

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PALMIST»

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BOOK REVIEW: 'A Very Dangerous Woman: The Lives, Loves and …
... but known to posterity as Baroness Moura Budberg once said that when a famous palmist gave her a reading at the behest of Aldous Huxley, ... «Washington Times, Jul 15»
2
Pizza maker insures hands for Sh1.55 billion
Palmist Amy Garner said the move was important as the businessman – who has more than 4,600 stores in 37 countries worldwide – has ... «Capital FM Kenya, Jul 15»
3
Chaat or thali? Airport serves Mumbai's gastronomic diversity
... of activities such as taking selfies in traditional headgear, such as the Maratha Pagdi, at a photo booth or getting their hand read by a palmist. «Times of India, Jul 15»
4
Community's patriotism runs deep
... midway running along a Dewey street — offering everything from souvenirs to a gypsy palmist. Prizefights, featuring plenty of local wagering, ... «Examiner Enterprise, Jul 15»
5
Tribune Content Agency
"I'd have to see a palmist or a mind reader to find a winning defense," West shot back. "Try the palmist," Grapefruit growled. "You have a palm. «Vallejo Times Herald, Jun 15»
6
Fringe interview: Fern Brady – 'If I can get through it without crying in …
Not many can say that their fate as a live comic was written in the stars and predicted by a palmist. Admittedly, rising Scottish comic star Fern ... «The List, Jun 15»
7
It Was Hard Work That Got Me To Where I Am, Not Fate
He turned his bloodied hand to the palmist and asked, 'How about now?' His subsequent exploits are now the stuff of legend, and what is clear ... «Huffington Post India, Jun 15»
8
After a lifetime of capturing what was, Christenberry faces what is
Ads for Coca-Cola and Tops Snuff, the famed palmist sign itself. Everything is now being archived and catalogued, a process overseen by the ... «Washington Post, Jun 15»
9
Gordon Gorman, general manager, Holiday Inn Al Qasr, Riyadh …
As a footnote, if you think having a barbershop in your hotel lobby is unusual, how about a resident palmist? I was “fortunate” to have such a ... «HOTELS, Jun 15»
10
Tanu Weds Manu Returns review: Swagger and spitting images
She wanders around the dark alleys of the town, waking a palmist up, pulling hairdressers out of their sleep, and is tragicomedy personified. «India Today, May 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Palmist [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/palmist>. Apr 2024 ».
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