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arachnomancy

noun

The study of the appearance and behavior of spiders, or the patterns of their webs (possibly related to the third meaning) for use in divination.

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Meanings

nounarachnomancy (uncountable)

uncountableThe study of the appearance and behavior of spiders, or the patterns of their webs (possibly related to the third meaning) for use in divination.
uncountableThe ability to take control over spiders with the intent to use them for attacking or similar purposes.
uncountableThe divination of patterns, for example in geometric patterns and tapestries.

Origin

From arachno- + -mancy.

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APA

arachnomancy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/arachnomancy

MLA

“arachnomancy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/arachnomancy. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “arachnomancy,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/arachnomancy.

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