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In mythology and palmistry, the left hand is called the dreamer because the ring finger on the left hand leads directly to the heart. I find it a very poetic idea. And that's why I only wear nail polish on my left ring finger.
Gloria Vanderbilt

Meaning of "palmistry" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PALMISTRY

Pawmestry, from paumepalm1; the second element is unexplained.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PALMISTRY

palmistry  [ˈpɑːmɪstrɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PALMISTRY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Palmistry 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 PALMISTRY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

palmistry

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 palmistry in the English dictionary

The definition of palmistry in the dictionary is the process or art of interpreting character, telling fortunes, etc, by the configuration of lines, marks, and bumps on a person's hand Also called: chiromancy.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PALMISTRY


astrochemistry
ˌæstrəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ
biochemistry
ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ
biogeochemistry
ˌbaɪəʊˌdʒiːəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ
chemistry
ˈkɛmɪstrɪ
cosmochemistry
ˌkɒzməˈkɛmɪstrɪ
cytochemistry
ˌsaɪtəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ
electrochemistry
ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ
geochemistry
ˌdʒiːəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ
histochemistry
ˌhɪstəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ
immunochemistry
ˌɪmjʊnəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ
immunocytochemistry
ˌɪmjʊnəʊˌsaɪtəʊˌˈkɛmɪstrɪ
immunohistochemistry
ˌɪmjʊnəʊˌhɪstəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ
microchemistry
ˌmaɪkrəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ
neurochemistry
ˌnjʊərəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ
petrochemistry
ˌpɛtrəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ
photochemistry
ˌfəʊtəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ
phytochemistry
ˌfaɪtəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ
radiochemistry
ˌreɪdɪəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ
stereochemistry
ˌstɛrɪəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ
thermochemistry
ˌθɜːməʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PALMISTRY

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

WORDS THAT END LIKE PALMISTRY

absolute stereochemistry
artistry
baptistry
cambistry
casuistry
combinatorial chemistry
dentistry
floristry
foreign ministry
industry
inorganic chemistry
land registry
magnetochemistry
ministry
nuclear chemistry
organic chemistry
physical chemistry
piezochemistry
prime ministry
registry
sophistry

Synonyms and antonyms of palmistry in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «PALMISTRY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «palmistry» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of palmistry

Translation of «palmistry» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PALMISTRY

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

Translator English - Chinese

手相
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

quiromancia
570 millions of speakers

English

palmistry
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

हस्तरेखा शास्त्र
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

قراءة الكف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

хиромантия
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

quiromancia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হস্তরেখাবিচার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chiromancie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tapak tangan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Handlesekunst
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

手相占い
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

손금
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Palmistry
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thuật xem tay
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கைரேகை சாஸ்திர
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हस्तलिखितता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

el falı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

chiromanzia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

chiromancja
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

хіромантія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Chiromantia
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χειρομαντεία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ontfutseling
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

palmistry
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

trylletriks
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of palmistry

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PALMISTRY»

The term «palmistry» is regularly used and occupies the 79.746 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PALMISTRY» OVER TIME

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

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2 QUOTES WITH «PALMISTRY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word palmistry.
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Gloria Vanderbilt
In mythology and palmistry, the left hand is called the dreamer because the ring finger on the left hand leads directly to the heart. I find it a very poetic idea. And that's why I only wear nail polish on my left ring finger.
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Kurt Vonnegut
About astrology and palmistry: they are good because they make people vivid and full of possibilities. They are communism at its best. Everybody has a birthday and almost everybody has a palm.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PALMISTRY»

Discover the use of palmistry in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to palmistry and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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How to Read Palms: Complete Book of Palmistry for Both ...
Enjoy a comprehensive palm analysis and predict your future with this complete guide to reading your vital life signs!
Litzka R. Gibson, 1997
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Palmistry: The Universal Guide
Altman gathers the wisdom he has obtained from decades of practice to produce this comprehensive volume. There's information on using palmistry to explore relationships and sexuality, spiritual fulfilment and even health.
Nathaniel Altman, 2009
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Palmistry For All:
The more elaborate details concerning the ultimate success of the person one is talking to, their more intimate character and their future development will be found in their proper place, in this book.
Cheiro, 2013
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Palmistry: How to Chart the Lines of Your Life
A guide, with examples, on how to read, observe, and interpret the language of the hands
Roz Levine, 1993
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Practical Palmistry
Through this book, the readers get the taste of Palmistry from a practical aspect, thereby enabling them with the power to look forward towards their future themselves.http://www.vspublishers.com/details.php?id=266, http://vspublishers.webs ...
Narayan Dutt Shrimali, 2011
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The Benham Book of Palmistry: The Essential Work
The book that for more than a century has been the standard reference for reading the hand, now in a completely reformatted edition.
William G. Benham, 2006
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Practical Palmistry
When this unique work was published the introduction was written by the incomparable Adrien Adolphe Desbarrolles, who devoted over fifty years to the intricate study of palmistry or chiromancy, as he preferred.
Comte C. De Saint-Germain, 1996
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Instant Palmistry
This book is a concrete proof of what he said.The study of palmistry needs tenacity and patience and sometimes a guru (teacher). But with this book you can study the abstruse subject of palm-reading at ease and in your leisure time.
Dr. M. Katakkar, 2004
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Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Palmistry
All the signs and lines pertaining to any one are gathered together so that information regarding that subject can be available at a glance. Suitable illustrations give added weight to this researched volume. Translated Into Russian
Dr. M. Katakkar, 1989
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The Everything Palmistry Book: Discover What the Future ...
The Everything Palmistry Book helps you learn to: Gauge your creativity level Control your destiny Analyze your fingerprints Choose a career to fit your personality Find the perfect partner Packed with dozens of clear drawings of palms, The ...
Katina Z. Jones, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PALMISTRY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term palmistry is used in the context of the following news items.
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2 authors, 2 stories at Off The Shelf
Gile, author of “The Complete Idiot's Guide to Palmistry” will present a short talk about palmistry at 11 a.m., Saturday. He will provide private half ... «Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, Jul 15»
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I never leave home without . . .
... is a kind of palmistry. My great-grandparents would never have expected that one of their descendants would return in this most unlikely way ... «Financial Times, Jul 15»
3
Weekend happenings
PALMISTRY CLASS: 1-2:30 p.m. at Capstone House, 1713 Beck Ave., Panama City. With Yvette Smith. $15 donation. Details: 747-9224. «The News Herald, Jul 15»
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Subconscious Broadcasts: An Interview With Throwing Shade
"SOPHIE played at it, Palmistry, Ana Caprix - a whole bunch of people, it was fun. I was actually talking to Dominic the other day about how I ... «The Quietus, Jul 15»
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To 'Magic' Is a Verb! A Book Review
Palmistry is a totally foreign practice in Bali. In what some might perceive as an opportunistic move, Liyer taught himself palmistry in order to be ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
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FADER Mix: Dre Skull
Palmistry's just signed on to do his first album and will be flying out to work on it in August...more Mixpak parties...heading to the UK to do some ... «The FADER, Jul 15»
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Florida destinations make great summer road trips
It offers nightly classes and seminars on topics such as palmistry, tarot and astrology, among many others, according to its website. «Florida Today, Jul 15»
8
Community: "Basic RV Repair and Palmistry" Review
TV's use of flashbacks was at the heart of "Basic RV Repair and Palmistry," though more specifically, I suppose, it was all about how Abed still ... «IGN, May 15»
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'Community' Discussion: The Darkest Ending To One Darkest Timeline
Feel free to discuss among yourselves the first 20-or-so minutes of “Basic RV Repair and Palmistry,” about how Elroy's RV, with a giant hand on ... «UPROXX, May 15»
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A Beginners Guide To Palm Reading And Tarot Cards
... years since primary school, but the hangover from that first initial obsession with the occult is that I've been into tarot and palmistry ever since. «The Debrief, Apr 15»

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