palmistry

Meanings

• noun

  A form of divination based on the interpretation of the lines, shapes, and patterns on the palm of the hand.

  - "She practiced palmistry as a hobby."
  - "The fortune teller read my palmistry to predict my future."

• noun

  The study of the hand, including the interpretation of the lines and shapes on the palm and the assessment of the texture and temperature of the hand.

  - "Palmistry has been practiced for thousands of years."
  - "The gypsy read my palmistry and told me about my past, present, and future."

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Synonyms

chiromancy , palm reading

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with palmistry
palm tree , calm sea , psalm , palm oil

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Variants

List of all variants of palmistry that leads to same result
palmistries , palmistry

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'palmos,' meaning 'hand.'

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Trivia

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1. Palmistry was once considered a science and was taught in universities.

2. The study of palmistry can be traced back to ancient Egypt, India, and China.

3. The lines on the palm are not set in stone and can change over time.

4. Some people believe that the shape of the mounts on the palm can indicate certain personality traits.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chiromancy: Another name for palmistry.

2. Hand analysis: A broader term that includes palmistry, as well as the analysis of the fingers, nails, and other parts of the hand.

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Culture

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Palmistry has been practiced for thousands of years in various cultures around the world, including China, India, Egypt, and Europe. It has been used for divination, fortune-telling, and diagnosing health issues.

How to Memorize "palmistry"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the different lines and shapes on the palm.
   - Imagine yourself reading someone's palm.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the different lines with different aspects of your life (e.g., love line, career line, health line).
   - Remember that the left hand represents the subconscious, while the right hand represents the conscious.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'HELP' to remember the five main lines on the palm: Heart, Head, Life, Fate, and Destiny.

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