Definition of PALMISTRY

palmistry

Meanings

Plural: palmistries

Noun

  • telling fortunes by lines on the palm of the hand
  • Telling fortunes from the lines on the palms of the hand.
  • A book on palmistry; a system of palmistry.
  • A dexterous use or trick of the hand.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English palmestrie. Equivalent to palm + -ist + -ry.

Synonyms

chirognomy, chirography, chirology, chiromancy, palm reading

Scrabble Score: 16

palmistry is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
palmistry is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
palmistry is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

palmistry is a valid Words With Friends word