different between phenomena vs meteoromancy

English

Etymology

The plural form of phenomenon, formed according to the Ancient Greek -?? (-on) ? -? (-a) pluralisation pattern.

Alternative forms

• phænomena (archaic)
• phœnomena (archaic, erroneous)

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /f??n?m?n?/
• (US) IPA^(key): /f??n?m?n?/

Noun

phenomena pl

1. plural of phenomenon

Usage notes

• May occasionally be used as a singular. This is generally considered an error. Compare criteria.

English

Etymology

Ancient Greek ???????? (meté?ros, “in mid-air”) +? -mancy

Noun

meteoromancy (uncountable)

1. Divination by interpreting meteorological phenomena such as meteors.
   • 1855 Elihu Rich in Smedley et al. Occult Sci.

     The Romans are believed to have derived meteoromancy from Etruria.

   • 1973 Gibson Complete Illust. Bk Div. & Prophecy

     METEOROMANCY: A special branch of astromancy dealing with omens that pertain to shooting stars. Ancient Roman augurs included thunder, lightning, eclipses, and other heavenly phenomena in such divinations.

   • 1983 Complete Bk Predictions

     Meteoromancy: Divination from meteors and shooting stars.

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